USMLE Step 2 CS Core Cases

Fully updated to the recent exam changes, Kaplan Medical's "USMLE"(R)" Step 2 CS: Core Cases" provides expert guidance on frequently seen cases and is the only guide to highlight challenging cases frequently seen on the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam. With explicit, practical advice on communication, i [...]
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Fully updated to the recent exam changes, Kaplan Medical's "USMLE"(R)" Step 2 CS: Core Cases" provides expert guidance on frequently seen cases and is the only guide to highlight challenging cases frequently seen on the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam. With explicit, practical advice on communication, interpersonal skills, physical exam maneuvers, and more, "USMLE(R) Step 2 CS: Core Cases" demystifies what standardized patients and test graders are looking for.Features: * Fully revised to reflect the recent Step 2 CS exam changes* NEW section outlining the differential diagnosis and diagnostic reasoning process* 43 frequently seen and challenging cases* Spells out the logic behind each step--key for international medical graduates* Topics include health checkups, work physicals, telephone calls, end-of-life issues, diabetes checkups, domestic violence, and HIV-related issues* Each case covers: --What to do before entering the room --Instruction on performing focused histories and physical exams --Advice on how to close properly with a patient --Challenging questions you might face --A thorough case discussion --Sample patient note, including the new differential diagnosis and diagnostic reasoning component