The Unofficial Guide to Practical Skills: A Comprehensive Resource for Medical Students and Healthcare Professionals

Are you a medical student, nurse, junior doctor, or healthcare professional looking for a reliable study companion to excel in your course and exams? Look no further than The Unofficial Guide to Practical Skills. This award-winning book is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors, and specialty experts, ensuring that the information presented is accurate, clear, and engaging.

A Unique Combination of Expertise

The Unofficial Guides series is renowned for its unique blend of contributors, featuring senior students, junior doctors, and specialty experts. This mix of expertise guarantees that the content is tailored to the specific needs of medical students, nurses, and healthcare professionals, providing essential guidance for success in exams and practice.

Comprehensive Coverage of Practical Skills

This indispensable guide covers over 50 core practical procedures, offering step-by-step instructions, expert practical tips, and succinct explanations. The book is designed to provide a solid foundation for medical students, while also serving as a valuable day-to-day reference for healthcare professionals in practice.

What Sets This Book Apart

• A wide range of procedures covered, more than any other book of its kind
• Accompanying mark schemes and typical exam questions to simulate real-life assessment
• Fully illustrated with over 200 color photos and illustrations
• Model answers to help you gauge your performance
• Content aligned to the latest GMC/MLA requirements
• New COVID guidance and additional stations covering lateral flow tests, PPE, and using a hospital bed
• Standardization of different scenarios for better understanding

Whether you’re preparing for the OSCEs or seeking a reliable resource for daily practice, The Unofficial Guide to Practical Skills is the perfect companion. With its clear explanations, practical tips, and comprehensive coverage, this book is an essential tool for medical students, nurses, and healthcare professionals.

Publisher: UGTM (Unofficial Guide to Medicine)

Edition: 2nd edition (March 22, 2023)

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Pages: 232 pages

ISBN-10: 0323937195

ISBN-13: 978-0323937191