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Synopsis

The book starts off with a short discussion of examinations in general and then discusses the M.R.C.P P.A.C.E.S. examination in detail.
The next part of the book is an analysis and then a discussion of clinical skills followed by a general outline on how one should approach the development of clinical skills.
A detailed discussion of the organ systems follows with a chapter dedicated to each system. Each chapter is divided into three sections.
Initially there is a detailed description of clinical method
Next there is an outline of the common conditions that may occur in relation to each system
The final section of each chapter contains a description of clinical findings and the conditions in which they occur. The approach taken by this book is a description of the findings that may occur at each step of the clinical encounter.
The last chapter discusses communication and ethics. This chapter begins with an analysis of the way in which candidates are assessed at examinations. It then analyses communication and ethics and describes a method of communication.
An appendix is included which gives a summary of history taking and examination techniques for each system.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #146898 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 621 pages

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A.C.E.S for P.A.C.E.S.
Advanced Clinical Evaluation System for Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills
This book provides a pragmatic approach to clinical method. It analyses the principles of diagnosis, history taking, physical examination and communication and then provides a comprehensive system of clinical evaluation and communication. This links to a list of conditions that are common in examinations and clinical practice and the findings that may be obtained on history taking and physical examination and their significance.
The book is primarily intended for candidates undertaking the MRCP PACES examination. Candidates undertaking other postgraduate examinations and medical students will also find the book useful and practising clinicians will find the book a useful resource to refresh their knowledge and skills.

Customer Reviews

A.C.E.S for P.A.C.E.S. Advanced Clinical Evaluation System f
ACES for PACES, an advanced clinical evaluation system for practical assessment of clinical examination skills by B.A.S.Jayasekera is a clinical text aimed at assisting physicians hone their clinical skills for the ordeal of professional examinations as well as that of clinical practice.

Unlike most texts, it actually fulfils its promise of taking the reader through a hypothetico-deductive method of eliciting signs and symptoms to arrive at a diagnosis.

The introductory chapter details examination format with time allocations and gives useful tips on examination techniques to impress PACES assessors. The following chapters on clinical skills, physical examination and regional examination are descriptive and very useful. Each subsequent chapter is dedicated to a system and contains a comprehensive review of the symptoms, signs and diagnoses within that system.

The final chapter on communication skills and ethics, summary of history taking and physical examination tie together the preceding material.

Overall this is a very readable book with logical layout of information which lends itself to memory. It is a very useful revision for post-graduate and undergraduate students as well as practising physicians alike. I would certainly prescribe it for PACES success. An ace of a book !

proven track record

ACES for PACES has been written by Dr Ajith Jayasekera who has been teaching junior doctors in Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK since 1996.
The PACES pass rate in Dundee is impressive to say the least and there are lots of consultants and registrars out there who have been taught by Dr Jayasekera.
The book is based on Dr Jayasekera's tried and tested teaching methods. His innovative teaching methods will enable you to understand and remember the principles and practice of clinical skills. He has used mnemonics, acronyms and checklists to help you understand and recall especially under stressful exam conditions. All this will help you to develop and perfect your clinical skills.
The MRCP PACES exam is designed to test your clinical skills. ACES for PACES will enable you to achieve success.
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A Book worth a place on the Physician's shelf
What stuck me most about this book was the thought given to the lay out. The main focus is on the M.R.C.P. examination.
The lay out is such that information regarding a particular disease condition or a specific system examination can be read up and mastered easily. The book describes proper examination methods in some depth.
This publication unlike the standard M.R.C.P. book will remain a useful educational tool even after the examination success.