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General Approach In these stations you may be asked to perform or teach the skill. Adopting a generic approach will help maximise your marks even if you are a little […]

Resources The ALS/APLS/NLS/ATLS and ETC manuals provide a good foundation and will cover a large number of the scenarios likely to come up in resuscitation stations. The RCEM learning website

General tips Elbow Hip Ensure you cover Shoulder Knee Joint examinations Neck Ankle and foot Hand and wrist Back GALS General Tips This can be tested  in a virtual OSCE

Approach to the patient with psychological disturbance It is important to ensure you approach these stations with your standard opening and background questions, followed by time focusing on your psychiatric

Introduction The different scenarios that can be covered in a communication station are vast. Common themes revolve around: conflict resolution; difficult referral/conversation and breaking bad news. Other scenarios that have

General Approach A look at any history taking mark sheet will reveal three areas of high yield marks: your introduction; background, and closure. Irrespective of what type of history you are

Overview of the SBA We are officially out with the old; the SAQ, and in with the new! The first sitting of the SBA took place on the 28th September