August 27th, 2009
Listen to this patient’s symptoms, that will encompass different clinical features. Then try and provide a differential diagnosis. Let Medical Educator guide you through the process to reach a conclusion of what is wrong with this patient.
Remember you can listen to more podcasts, get MCQs and EMQs, watch clinical skills videos, and download ‘one minute’ revision guides in the medical finals login area of the site.
May 14th, 2009
In your medical finals, as with any examination in a clinical setting, you will be asked by the examiners “how would you complete the medical examination?”.
You need a simple, precise way of explaining this to your medical finals examiner. We will talk you through a simple approach for all of the abdominal organ systems in this podcast.
“To complete my medical finals examination, I would like to examine the…
Hernial orifices
External genitalia
Digital rectal examination
Inspect observation charts
Relevant organ systems, for example peripheral vascular examination”
Notice we have not abbreviated terms, and given the medical finals examiner closure, putting the ball back in his court to ask more questions.
Remember you can listen to more podcasts, get MCQs and EMQs, watch clinical skills videos, and download ‘one minute’ revision guides in the medical finals login area of the site.
March 25th, 2009
Today we look at renal function as requested on a blood test and the eGFR, which is now in vogue for measurement of a patient’s baseline renal function.
The NSF recommends that kidney function should be assessed and monitored using an eGFR, rather than serum creatinine concentration alone, in people identified as having an increased risk of chronic kidney disease.
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February 28th, 2009
Listen to this patient speaking about their ankle swelling problems. On examination, concentrate on the differential diagnosis and what investigations you would plan based on what the patient has told you.
In the login area we have over 20 audio guides, 40 video guides, tests, quizzes and mock exams. It’s a goldmine of resources to suit all learning styles, perfect for revising on exams. Give us a go for free today!
February 16th, 2009
In the lead up to finals time our latest podcast could be really useful for your practical sessions.
In it we discuss how you will get the best out of presenting findings to an examiner in a medical student final OSCE or VIVA situation.
These situations can be stressful and if you dont think about your presentation skills you won’t come across professionally or with confidence. Take a listen and help develop your presentation skills.
Remeber there are over 30 podcasts in the revision section of the site to help you with your medical student exam revision.