How to Pass the MRCPsych CASC


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Following the recent changes to the psychiatry training curriculum by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, this book has been written to offer revision support for the new Clinical Assessment of Skills and Competencies (CASC) exam.




MRCPsych


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Station 2(a): Duty to warn




The Maudsley Trainee Guide to the CASC


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A comprehensive and accessible guide to passing the CASC, the MRCPsych practical examination.




Fast Revision for the MRCPsych CASC Exam


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The MRCPsych CASC examination tests candidates' ability to solve common problems faced by psychiatric trainees at ST4 level. The exam has a high failure rate and covers a wide syllabus, making preparation daunting and topics difficult to prioritise. Fast Revision for the MRCPsych CASC Exam condenses preparation into two dozen easy-to-read generic scenarios likely to appear in the exam. These are divided by subspecialty, allowing candidates to see and grasp what they need to know quickly. It also provides model answers at the level needed for a safe pass, along with discussion points to provide a sound, accessible basis for further learning. This will be essential reading for MRCPsych CASC candidates, but also for overseas psychiatrists trying to develop a rapid understanding of the British system.




Get Through MRCPsych CASC


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This book is intended for psychiatric trainees sitting the CASC component of the MRCPsych exam. Written by authors with recent exam experience and long-term expertise in the field, the text provides 175 stations closely matched to the subjects that appear in the actual exam, along with concise synopses and guidelines for how to target your revision to enable recall of the most relevant information.







Best of Five MCQs for MRCPsych Paper 1


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Following hot on the heels of the launch of the new syllabus and new MRCPsych exam in Spring 2008 by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, this book contains 450 multiple choice questions tailored to these requirements. Supporting these MCQs are detailed explanatory answers and revision notes. Content is closely matched to the exam.




Surgical Finals


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Demonstrates how to prepare for their surgical clinical examination, And how to examine and take a history from a patient. This title has cases to work through that they encounter on the wards and in the exam. It includes lists of frequently asked questions with clear answers.




Clinical Medicine for the MRCP PACES


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A book of 75 cases which mimic the style and approach of the MRCP PACES exam. The book will equip the candidate attempting the MRCP PACES examination, but will also provide an overview of evidence-based medicine for competency-based training.




The Psychiatric Interview


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Revised and updated, this practical handbook is a succinct how-to guide to the psychiatric interview. In a conversational style with many clinical vignettes, Dr. Carlat outlines effective techniques for approaching threatening topics, improving patient recall, dealing with challenging patients, obtaining the psychiatric history, and interviewing for diagnosis and treatment. This edition features updated chapters on the major psychiatric disorders, new chapters on the malingering patient and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and new clinical vignettes. Easy-to-photocopy appendices include data forms, patient education handouts, and other frequently referenced information. Pocket cards that accompany the book provide a portable quick-reference to often needed facts.