Clinical Skills Explained

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Lessons from the Courtroom boxes summarize actual court cases related to the skills in the chapter to help you understand legal implications.

chapters on gastroenterology, history and examination, infectious disease, neurology, and radiology have been extensively revised. Browse’s Introduction to the Symptoms & Signs of Surgical Disease is essential reading for all medical students learning the fundamentals of history taking and patient examination, when undertaking a surgical rotation, when preparing for their surgical exams and as they transition to postgraduate studies. Maintaining the engaging and readable style so central to Sir Norman Browse’s early editions, the sixth edition of this classic text retains all the features beloved by generations of students while being fully revised and updated throughout in line with current surgical practice. Contains everything required for practical examination for medical students (both undergraduates and postgraduates).Each consultation has a duration of ten minutes with two-minute intervals for reading the case notes. A buzzer sound signals the start and end of the ten-minute period, corresponding to the role players’ and examiners’ entry and exit of the consulting room. The cases are typical presentations in UK general practices and candidates must pose relevant questions to obtain information from role players.Physical examinations may be conducted if candidates consider necessary. Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System now comes with the complete electronic version for the first time, for easy anytime, anywhere access. Special Considerations indicate the additional risks or accommodations you may face when caring for pediatric or geriatric patients, as well as patients in home care settings. The comprehensive text is enhanced by illustrations and figures to assist learning and will be useful not only to candidates preparing for postgraduate clinical examinations, but also to undergraduate students.

A unique and comprehensive guide to clinical skills in nursing, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills in Adult Nursing will help nurses and other health care workers to perform clinical skills safely and competently.Delegation & Collaboration guidelines help you make decisions in whether to delegate a skill to unlicensed assistive personnel, and indicates what key information must be shared. Lifespan, cultural, and home care considerations assist you in understanding the diverse needs of your patients. Application of the nursing process sections in each chapter present nursing diagnoses that include specific examples of client outcomes and nursing interventions. Thorough research of cases encountered by other candidates and useful structure focusing on the most common stations first Taking a holistic and inclusive approach, the book presents both the theory, rationale and ‘how to’ of each procedure, as well as crucial interconnected skills such as communication, clinical reasoning and person-centred practice. Written in clear, straightforward language and mapped to the NMC Future Nurse Standards, the book delivers a complete solution for mastering the essential clinical skills you need as a student and registered nurse.

Expert editors – with a wealth of clinical and teaching experience, supported by contributors new to this edition bringing a fresh approach Unique! Using Evidence in Nursing Practice chapter provides the information needed to use evidence-based care to solve clinical problems. Making speedy and appropriate clinical decisions and then choosing the best course of action is an essential skill for doctors. Exploring initial medical assessment, 100 Cases in Clinical Medicine presents 100 scenarios commonly seen by medical students and junior doctors in the emergency or outpatient department, on the ward, or in the community setting.standards are included on administering IVs and on other changes in evidence-based practice.• NEW Disaster Preparedness chapter focuses on caring for patients after biological, chemical, or radiation exposure. The Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) is a qualification that confirms that a doctor has finished specialty training in general practice and possesses competencies consistent with independent practice in the UK. The Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA), a component of MRCGP examination, tests a doctor’s ability to integrate and apply clinical, professional, communication and practical competencies relevant to general practice.