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Station 5 Integrated clinical assessment Contents Skin problems Examination of the skin Cases 5.1 Psoriasis 5.2 Dermatitis 5.3 Lichen planus 5.4 Blistering skin disorders 5.5 Facial rash 5.6 Scleroderma, vitiligo and autoimmune skin disease 5.7 Oral lesions…

Station 1 Respiratory and abdominal system Contents Respiratory system Examination of the respiratory system Cases 1.1 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 1.2 Consolidation 1.3 Dullness at the lung base 1.4 Pneumonia 1.5 Lung cancer 1.6 Pancoast’s syndrome…

Station 2 History-taking skills Contents Introduction to history-taking skills Clinical reasoning The traditional medical history model Incorporating the patient’s perspective – ideas, concerns and expectations History-taking skills – the communication…

Station 3 Cardiovascular and nervous system Contents Cardiovascular system Examination of the cardiovascular system Cases 3.1 Mitral stenosis 3.2 Mitral regurgitation 3.3 Aortic stenosis 3.4 Aortic regurgitation 3.5 Tricuspid regurgitation and Ebstein’s anomaly 3.6 Other right-sided…

Station 4 Communication skills and ethics Contents Introduction to communication skills and ethics Communication skills Ethics Cases Discussing clinical management 4.1 Explaining a diagnosis 4.2 Explaining an investigation 4.3 Discussing treatment 4.4 Discussing management,…