Mastering the USMLE Step 2 CS, Third Edition

Name: Mastering the USMLE Step 2 CS, Third Edition
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ISBN: 9780071443340

ISBN-10: 0071443347

ISBN-13: 9780071443340

Edition: 3rd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Jo-Ann Reteguiz

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Book details

List price: $73.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division
Publication date: 12/19/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 420
Size: 8.30" wide x 10.70" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 2.750



Who Will Find This Book Useful


Background


Preface


Acknowledgments


Faculty, Resident, and Student Reviewers



The Examination


Introduction: What Is the Step 2 CS?


Who Is the Standardized (Simulated) Patient?


The Day of the Test


Beginning the Standardized Patient Encounter


Developing the Checklist


The History


The Physical Examination


Physical Examination Findings That May Be Seen in an SP


Five Simple Steps to Effective Communication


Improving Your Interpersonal Skills Quickly


Common Communication Challenges


The Step 2 CS Patient Note: How to Pass the Written Part



Practice Cases: Mastering the Checklist and Patient Note


General Case Instructions


Presenting Problems



The Final Workout


Some Challenging Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) Examination Cases


The Common Encounters for Each Specialty



Communication Skills: Decreasing Your Chances of Failing


Improving Your Communication Skills Quickly


The Day of the Step 2 CS


The Top Ten Causes of CS Examination Failure


The Final Preparation: A Review of the Common Step 2 CS Scenarios



Allowable Abbreviations for the Patient Note


Index of Practice Cases


References


Index