Pass Finals is a notes-style summary of the key facts to know for the diagnosis and management of important diseases. The book relates to Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine, and it's synoptic approach is intended to help time-poor students with revision for final exams in medicine. Information is presented as bullet point lists and short summaries. There are also practice self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter, with explanatory answers at the end of the book. - Focuses on the most important medical specialities, including cardiology, neurology, GI, and respiratory medicine - Introductory chapters give tips on preparing for exams and explanations of the types of questions that will be encountered - Important background information on pharmacology, radiology and imaging and clinical investigations is covered in discrete chapters - Uses a basic outline for explaining each disease – physical examination, investigations and management – summarised in a succinct and clear way - Examples of OSCE stations and advice on how to approach them included in all chapters - Increased use of line diagrams and breakout boxes for the important topics - X-ray images and CT scans added - More self-assessment questions

Medical students lack information on preparing for clinical surgical finals, particularly on common mistakes and the features which identify successful candidates. The Ultimate Guide to Passing Surgical Clinical Finals is an accessible and comprehensive preparation aid, equipping final year medical students with the knowledge and skills that they are expected to demonstrate both in clinical surgical finals and in clinical practice as junior doctors. Its tutorial-style approach provides advice on how to think logically, speak coherently, and demonstrate both breadth and depth of knowledge - all key hallmarks of successful candidates. The book's broad approach reflects the full range of skills and knowledge covered by modern curricula, including instruments, procedures and the increasing use of surgical imaging. It is vital reading for clinical year medical students preparing for final examinations in surgery, and for postgraduate students who wish to improve their presentation, viva and OSCE clinical examination skills. 'This book's approach is in the best surgical traditions of ordered thinking when it comes to the examination itself. I admire this book and commend it to you.' - From the Foreword by David E Khoo

"The Guide To Pass The Final Orthopedic Exam" is the best review book which you can use to review the orthopedic knowledge that you had gained during your training years through the read of the classic textbooks of orthopedic surgery and trauma. However, when you are coming closer to the exam date (whether your board exam or your re certification), time is the most valuable resource you have and you need a book that can help you gain the most important facts in the lease amount of time. This review book is the book that you have been looking for. Key features in this book which distinguish it from all other review books in market are: - This review book is designed to help the reader review the most commonly asked facts in orthopedics in the least amount of time. - The bullet format used throughout the book will allow the reader to go very quickly through the book without having to spend too much time try to extract important facts from long paragraphs. - There are about 500 clinical scenarios in the book written in very concise format to help the reader understand the clinical relevance of the information provided.

Covering all aspects of the syllabus, Crash Course offers students a fast way to recap on what they need to know to get through the exams with ease. Styled in an easy-to-follow, readily accessible format, each book is prepared by senior medical students or junior doctors - under faculty supervision - to give them the correct level of information perfectly tailored to current curricula requirements. The series now includes improved pedagogic features and a fully revised self-assessment section, updated to meet current examination needs. - Provides the exam syllabus in one place!Written by senior medical students or junior doctors – authors who really understand today's exam situation! - Senior Faculty Advisors ensure complete accuracy of the text. - Full artwork programme, improved 'Hints and Tips' boxes, and 'Communication' boxes help you remember the key points. - Self-Assessment section – fully updated to reflect new curriculum requirements – helps you maximise your grade. - Solid, accurate, user-friendly coverage provides enough detail even for those aiming at distinction! - Fully updated self-assessment section – ideal for current examination practice! - Includes useful 'Learning Objectives' at the start of each chapter. - Pharmacological and disease management information updated in line with current best practice guidelines. - Includes recent research findings. - Discusses key aspects of patient communication – presented in easy 'Communication' boxes. - Fully updated to include feedback from hundreds of students!

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Pass the British Citizenship Test will enable you to pass the test which will allow you to apply for for indefinite leave to remain or naturalisation as a British citizen. Covering everything from the application and what you need to know to practice questions and what comes after the test, this book will prepare you for the whole process. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the British Citizenship test. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

In recent years there has been increasing use of virtual worlds in Higher Education, particularly in Second Life. This practical handbook is a pedagogically-informed text that guides staff in the use of Second Life in the fields of further and higher education. The book has been designed to support teachers who want to use Second Life and provides both an overview and a detailed consideration of the opportunities this immersive world offers for teaching, learning, assessment and research. To assist readers, Maggi Savin-Baden has included: A glossary of terms Details of challenges and mistakes to avoid Examples of good practice Links to websites and other sources of help This book is designed both for those new to Second Life as well as those with experience of teaching in virtual environments. It will help teachers to progress from getting started with Second Life to developing their teaching within the environment.