Mastering Clinical Consultation Skills for MRCP PACES: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by Ernest Suresh, this book is specifically designed to help young doctors excel in the revised format of the Practical Assessment Clinical Examination Skills (PACES) exam conducted by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK.

Real-Life Clinical Consultation Skills

This book takes a unique approach, mirroring real-life doctor-patient interactions, where clinical consultation skills are put to the test. You’ll learn how to obtain a structured history, perform a focused examination, and explain the problem to the patient in lay terms – just like in real-life scenarios.

A Rational Approach to 63 Common Presenting Symptoms

This comprehensive guide covers 63 common presenting symptoms or laboratory abnormalities in medicine, providing a clear and structured approach to:

• Identifying the right questions to ask patients and why
• Conducting a focused examination and what to check
• Explaining complex medical information to patients in lay terms, without jargon
• Investigating the problem, managing it, and knowing when to refer to a specialist

Engaging Narrative Style

What sets this book apart is its narrative style, where each case is discussed in a story-like manner, helping you understand the process of narrowing the differential diagnosis – much like solving a crime!

Unique Features

This book includes a “What to Tell the Patient” section, where the main points to convey to the patient are highlighted and fully dialogued, helping you understand how to convey complex medical jargon in layperson’s terms. It also simplifies complex and difficult-to-understand topics like:

• Haematological malignancies
• Thrombotic microangiopathy
• Glomerulonephritis
• Eosinophilia

Published by CRC Press, this book is a valuable resource for young doctors preparing for the MRCP PACES exam. With its clear and concise approach, it’s an essential guide for anyone looking to improve their clinical consultation skills.