Diarrhoea
Summary of Common Conditions Seen in OSCEs Condition Key features in history Key investigations Infective causes Bacterial/viral gastroenteritis Recent takeaway/restaurantRecent barbecueRaw/undercooked meat or seafood, unpasteurised milkForeign contacts, travel abroadContacts with…
Vascular (venous)
Summary of Common Conditions Seen in OSCEs Pathology Notes Varicose veins Abnormal dilatation and tortuosity of superficial venous circulation due to incompetent valves and resulting venous hypertension Saphena varix Dilatation…
Dysphagia
Summary of Common Conditions Seen in OSCEs System Conditions Key investigations Neurological StrokeBulbar palsyMyasthenia gravisMotor neurone diseaseParkinson’s disease CT/MRI brainElectromyogramAcetyl choline receptor antibodies, CT thymus ENT Throat cancerPharyngeal pouch Nasal…
Shortness of breath
Summary of Common Conditions Seen in OSCEs Key Investigations Blood Tests Full blood count: anaemia is a common cause of SOB Us+Es and liver function tests: SOB can be a…
Completing a death certificate
Hints and Tips for the Exam This is a very commonly tested finals OSCE station. Note that you will probably be required to fill out death certificates for at least…
Peripheral nervous system
Lower Limbs Summary of Common Conditions Seen in OSCEs List of Common Cases Lower limb Upper limb Foot drop Carpal tunnel syndrome Post stroke Ulnar nerve palsy Cerebellar degeneration Wrist…
