First aid for the USMLE step 2 CS
Subtitle: [clinical skills ; a student to student guide]
By: Tao Le; Vikas Bhushan ...
Edition: 3. ed
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York [u.a.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 414
ISBN-13: 9780071624251
Description: "The best USMLE Step 2 CS review got just got even better! The third edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS has been updated based on feedback from US and international medical student test takers. This student-to-student guide thoroughly prepares you for frequently tested cases, including telephone exams, to ensure CS success. Includes: 41 full-length practice cases that simulate the real exam - including all new 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 ; Time management advice to maximize your clinical encounters ; 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 ; Proven study and exam strategies from students who passed."--Books.google.com.
Notes: Includes index