| Cover title |
USMLE step 2 CS, clinical skills, a student to student guide |
| Portion of title |
USMLE step 2 CS |
| Portion of title |
USMLE step two CS |
| Contents |
1. Guide to the USMLE Step 2 CS : -- Introduction ; USMLE Step 2 CS, the Basics ; Preparing for the Step 2 CS ; Test-Day Tips ; First Aid for the IMG ; USMLE Step 2 CS Test Center information -- 2. The Patient Encounter : -- Introduction ; Doorway Information ; Taking the History ; The Physical Exam ; Closure ; How to Interact with Special Patients ; Challenging Questions and Situations ; Counseling ; The Patient Note. -- 3. Minicases : -- Headache ; Confusion/Memory loss; Loss of vision; Depressed mood; Psychosis; Dizziness; Loss of Consciousness; Numbness/weakness; Fatigue and sleepiness; Night sweats; Insomnia; Sore throat; Cough/shortness of breath; Chest pain; Palpitations; Weight loss; Weight gain; Dysphagia; Neck mass; Nausea/Vomiting; Abdominal pain; Constipation/diarrhea; Upper GI bleeding; Blood in stool; Hematuria; Other urinary symptoms; Erectile dysfunction; Amenorrhea; Vaginal bleeding; Vaginal discharge; Dyspareunia; Abuse; Joint/limb pain; Low back pain; Child with fever; Child with GI symptoms; Child with red eye; Child with short stature; Behavioral problems in childhood ; -- Practice Cases. |
| Abstract |
The USMLE Step 2 CS review got just got even better! The sixth edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS has been completely updated to reflect the latest exam format, including proven study and exam strategies for clinical encounters based on the patient-centered interview. This book has 44 full-length practice cases that simulate the real exam and test your ability to document the patient's most likely diagnosis and how it is supported by the history and physical findings. It also presents hundreds of minicases representing 39 common presentations to help you rapidly develop a working set of differential diagnoses. In addition, there are expanded guidelines on how to deal with challenging situations, including those that pose ethical and confidentiality issues. -- Publisher description |
| General note | "A student-to-student guide"--Cover. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Genre/form | Study guides. |
| Genre/form | Study guides. |
| ISBN | 9781259862441 |
| ISBN | 1259862445 |
