The Unofficial Guide to Practical Skills

<p>The unique and award-winning <i>Unofficial Guides</i> series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an <i>Unofficial Guide</i>.</p> <p>Designed for medical students, nurses, junior doctors and other healthcare professionals, <i>The Unofficial Guide to Practical Skills</i> contains step-by-step guidance to over 50 core practical procedures. Information is easy to follow and procedures are explained clearly – along with expert practical tips. </p> <p>This book covers the essential skills you’ll need throughout your course and for the OSCEs. It also provides a succinct, day-to-day reference for those in practice.</p><ul> <li>Wide range of procedures covered – more than any other book of its kind</li> <p> <li>Accompanying mark schemes and typical exam questions to simulate real-life assessment</li> <p> <li>Fully illustrated with over 200 color photos/illustrations</li> <p> <li>Model answers so you can check how well you are performing</li> <p> <li>Content aligned to the latest GMC/MLA requirements </li> </ul><ul> <li>Additional stations covering lateral flow tests, PPE, using a hospital bed</li> <p> <li>Standardisation of different scenarios</li> <p> <li>New COVID guidance</li> <p> <li>More answers to examiner questions in each scenario</li> </ul>