First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills)
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 573
ISBN-13: 9780071804264
Description: The best-selling USMLE Step 2 CS review book is now completely updated to reflect the latest exam format! 44 full-length practice cases that simulate the real exam -- including pediatric and telephone interviews as well as suggested closing statements for each case; A revised and expanded set of minicases representing common complaints, designed to help you rapidly develop a set of differential diagnoses; Updated content based on feedback from recent U.S. and international test takers; Step-by-step strategies for interacting with standardized patients, including "difficult patients"; Detailed descriptions of high-yield physical exam maneuvers that will win you points without costing time; Time management advice to maximize your clinical encounters; Proven study and exam strategies from students who passed the exam. - Publisher.
Table of contents: title: Part one : Guide to the USMLE Step 2 CS.; title: Introduction; title: USMLE Step 2 CS : the basics; title: Preparing for the Step 2 CS; title: Test-day tips; title: First Aid for the IMG; title: Supplement : The USMLE Step 2 CS travel guide; title: Part two : The patient encounter.; title: Introduction; title: Doorway information; title: Taking the history; title: The physical exam; title: Closure; title: How to interact with special patients; title: Challenging questions and situations; title: Counseling; title: The patient note; title: Part three : Minicases; title: Part four : Practice cases; title: Part five : Top-rated review resources; title: Appendix; title: About the authors