Mastering Clinical Consultation Skills for MRCP PACES Success

Authored by Ernest Suresh, this book is a comprehensive guide to exceling in the Practical Assessment Clinical Examination Skills (PACES) exam conducted by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK.

A Modern Approach to Clinical Consultation

In today’s medical practice, effective clinical consultation skills are essential. This book takes a rational approach to 63 common presenting symptoms and laboratory abnormalities, mirroring real-life doctor-patient interactions. You’ll learn how to:

• Approach common symptoms and blood test abnormalities with confidence
• Ask the right questions and understand their significance
• Perform a focused physical examination and identify key findings
• Communicate complex medical information to patients in lay terms, avoiding jargon
• Investigate, manage, and refer patients when necessary

Engaging Storytelling for Better Learning

This book’s narrative style makes it easy to understand the process of narrowing down differential diagnoses, much like solving a mystery. Each case is presented in a story-like manner, helping you develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Additional Key Features

This book includes:

• A “What to tell the patient” section, providing you with scripts and guidance on how to convey complex medical information in a clear, non-technical way
• Simplified explanations of complex topics, such as haematological malignancies, thrombotic microangiopathy, glomerulonephritis, systemic vasculitis, and eosinophilia

Publishing Details: Published by CRC Press, 1st edition (August 31, 2023), English language, 320 pages, ISBN-10: 1032553421, ISBN-13: 978-1032553429