USMLE Step 2 CS Core Cases
Author | : Phillip Brottman |
Publisher | : Kaplan Publishing |
Total Pages | : 408 |
Release | : 2013-05-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 1609788893 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781609788896 |
Rating | : 4/5 (896 Downloads) |
Download or read book USMLE Step 2 CS Core Cases written by Phillip Brottman and published by Kaplan Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated to the recent exam changes, Kaplan Medical’s USMLE Step 2 CS: Core Cases provides expert guidance on frequently seen cases and is the only guide to highlight challenging cases frequently seen on the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam. With explicit, practical advice on communication, interpersonal skills, physical exam maneuvers, and more, USMLE Step 2 CS: Core Cases demystifies what standardized patients and test graders are looking for. Features: * Fully revised to reflect the recent Step 2 CS exam changes * NEW section outlining the differential diagnosis and diagnostic reasoning process * 43 frequently seen and challenging cases * Spells out the logic behind each step—key for international medical graduates * Topics include health checkups, work physicals, telephone calls, end-of-life issues, diabetes checkups, domestic violence, and HIV-related issues * Each case covers: —What to do before entering the room —Instruction on performing focused histories and physical exams —Advice on how to close properly with a patient —Challenging questions you might face —A thorough case discussion —Sample patient note, including the new differential diagnosis and diagnostic reasoning component