Pass Finals E Book

Pass Finals is a notes-style summary of the key facts to know for the diagnosis and management of important diseases. The book relates to Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine, and it's synoptic approach is intended to help time-poor students with revision for final exams in medicine. Information is presented as bullet point lists and short summaries. There are also practice self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter, with explanatory answers at the end of the book. Focuses on the most important medical specialities, including cardiology, neurology, GI, and respiratory medicine Introductory chapters give tips on preparing for exams and explanations of the types of questions that will be encountered Important background information on pharmacology, radiology and imaging and clinical investigations is covered in discrete chapters Uses a basic outline for explaining each disease – physical examination, investigations and management – summarised in a succinct and clear way Examples of OSCE stations and advice on how to approach them included in all chapters Increased use of line diagrams and breakout boxes for the important topics X-ray images and CT scans added More self-assessment questions

A well prepared student takes the initiative to create learning opportunities and propel themselves towards qualification; we find that the better prepared you are, the luckier you become. From the Preface The key to passing clinical finals is not a secret; adequate preparation and the ability to think logically and speak clearly are all hallmarks of a successful candidate. This unique guide gives final year students the knowledge and confidence required to pass their examinations with insiders' tips on particular information and skills required to be a top candidate. It is ideal as both a revision aid in the weeks leading up to the examination, and as an aide-memoire the night before.

For students of all years who want to make the most of their time in medical school and successfully pass OSCE and written exams, How to Master Your Medical School Finals is the ultimate study aid, providing the insider knowledge needed to gain extra marks and improve performance. Combining practical and academic advice to help you cope with the demands of study, hospital rounds and exam revision it will help you turn a fail into a pass, and a pass into a distinction. Along with an online tool specifically designed to help you memorize facts, it will teach you how to deliver a distinction level answer during OSCEs, short answer papers and vivas, identify trends in past papers and organize your revision to mirror the distribution of key topics, analyse your own learning style and adopt new learning techniques, revise faster and more effectively using ethics and law essay plans and optimise your time on the wards and on specialty attachments Including a sample curriculum - a unique tool that shows you which subjects require in depth, moderate or superficial knowledge - How to Master Your Medical School Finals is the definitive resource for students who want to effectively navigate their way through medical school and increase their chances of finals success. Online supporting resources for this book include a memory audit template.

In ‘How to Pass Finals – Single Best Answers in Medicine,’ the authors provide an invaluable revision aid for medical students approaching their final written exams. Encompassing just over 300 single best answer questions in general medicine, which are systematically arranged according to specialty, the book stretches the candidate in order to maximise their chances of success in the final hurdle before becoming a fully qualified doctor. Complementing a diverse question bank with thorough answer stems that explore the topics being assessed, this book serves a dual purpose: it tests a candidate’s pre-existing knowledge and understanding in general medicine, whilst simultaneously delivering a myriad of valuable learning points paving the way for further development. With its comprehensive style, ‘How to Pass Finals – Single Best Answers in Medicine’ is ideal for medical students in need of honing their skills and requiring that extra confidence boost in the run-up to the final written examinations.

Skills for Practice in Occupational Therapy is an essential companion for all students and newly qualified practitioners working in the complicated field of occupational therapy. Written by Edward Duncan of the University of Stirling, the book provides a practical and pragmatic guide to becoming a successful practitioner. It covers everything from thinking and judgement to decision making, evidence-based practice and research skills, and leadership and management. It also guides the reader toward effective career advancement, getting their work noticed, and staying up to date in their field. This book is a companion to Duncan’s Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy, and provides the practical applications of the theory covered in that text. Completely updated to align with current practice in occupational therapy Chapters structured for easy navigation Practical examples and/or vignettes bring the text to life Highlight boxes demystify concepts for students new to the area Easy to read and engaging throughout Well-referenced, links practice to theory and evidence New content on goal setting, social media and implementation research

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This is a practical revision book for learning techniques to pass clinical examinations in all the major clinical subjects for final examinations. The book covers Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Psychiatry. Each section starts with advice on the general aspects of examination of the patients, followed by a series of clinical problems presented in the form of cases. Each case includes a fact file of key points to remember about this condition, and advises on the likely discussion points that can be asked. The book outlines in each clinical problem the likely use of OSCE, short and long case examinations.

Fully updated to mirror the test plan for the latest CCRN®-Adult certification exam, Dennison’s widely acclaimed PASS CCRN®! is known for its targeted yet comprehensive content review, innovative learning strategies, and meticulous accuracy. This new fifth edition addresses each section of the most current CCRN® exam in detail, with review content presented in a quick-reference outline format and supported by a wealth of illustrations, tables, and algorithms. Learning activities for each chapter, as well as more than 1,000 review questions on the companion Evolve website, offer valuable practice and test-taking experience to prepare you for success on the CCRN®-Adult exam. More than 1,000 multiple-choice review questions on the companion Evolve website offer convenient electronic access and can be answered in Study Mode or Exam Mode. Outline-style review helps ensure that you have mastered essential content for the CCRN®-Adult exam. Engaging, chapter-ending learning activities provide fun and stimulating ways for you to learn critical concepts. Content is supported by a wealth of tables, illustrations, and completely new algorithms to help clarify complex concepts. NEW! Completely updated content follows the latest CCRN®-Adult exam blueprint to ensure that you have the most current information for exam preparation. NEW! Integumentary and Musculoskeletal Systems chapter reflects the latest CCRN® exam test plan organization. NEW! Thorough revisions to the Professional Caring and Ethical Practice and Multisystem chapters match the latest CCRN®-Adult exam.