Clinical Consultation Skills in Medicine (ePub Book)

Clinical Consultation Skills in Medicine (ePub Book)

by Ernest Suresh (Author)

The world of medicine is constantly evolving and it’s essential for young doctors to keep up with the changes in the field. The revised format of the Practical Assessment Clinical Examination Skills (PACES) exam conducted by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK is a testament to this evolution. This exam tests the clinical consultation skills of medical professionals twice in separate stations. In this new format, doctors are required to obtain a structured history, perform a focussed examination, and explain the problem to the patient in lay terms, making it closest to what doctors do in real life.

To help prepare young doctors for this new format, author Ernest Suresh has come up with a book called “Clinical Consultation Skills for Young Doctors: PACES Approach to Common Symptoms and Lab Abnormalities”. This book aims to improve the clinical consultation skills of young doctors by educating them on a rational approach to 63 common presenting symptoms or laboratory abnormalities in medicine.

The book follows a narrative style with each case discussed in a story-like manner, helping readers understand the process of narrowing the differential diagnosis, just like solving a crime! It includes a “What to tell the patient” section where the main points to convey to the patient are highlighted and fully dialogued to help readers understand how complex medical jargon should be conveyed in layperson’s terms.

The book simplifies several complex and difficult-to-understand topics like haematological malignancies, thrombotic microangiopathy, glomerulonephritis, systemic vasculitis, and eosinophilia. It does this by breaking down these topics into simpler language that the reader can understand easily.

Of all the features that make this book stand out, the most noteworthy is the author’s approach to teaching clinical consultation skills. The author understands that being a doctor does not only mean having medical knowledge, but also the ability to communicate effectively with patients. In today’s world, medical professionals must be able to build a rapport with patients and explain complex medical jargon in easy-to-understand terms. This book provides a comprehensive guide on how to do this and is an excellent resource for young doctors who want to improve their clinical consultation skills.

The book is published by CRC Press and is set to be released on August 31, 2023. The language of the book is English and it has two international standard book numbers, ISBN-13: 9781032553429 and ISBN-10: 1000967098. By pre-ordering this book, young doctors can get ahead of the game and prepare themselves for the new format of MRCP PACES.

In conclusion, “Clinical Consultation Skills for Young Doctors: PACES Approach to Common Symptoms and Lab Abnormalities” is an essential resource for young doctors who want to improve their clinical consultation skills. The author’s approach to teaching clinical consultation skills is commendable, making this book an invaluable tool for all medical professionals. By pre-ordering this book, young doctors can stay ahead of the curve and prepare themselves for the future of medicine.