Publisher's Synopsis
With dozens of exam-like cases, USMLE Step 2 CS Strategies, Practice & Review from Kaplan Medical gives you the guidance you need to excel on this section of the boards, which assesses skills essential to patient care that cannot be measured by a traditional multiple-choice exam. This "hands on" exam tests a doctor's ability to gather information, perform physical examinations, and communicate findings.
Features:
-30+ exam-like cases on frequently tested patient scenarios
-Techniques for mastering the standardized patient encounter
-Step-by-step guidance for taking patient history and performing relevant physical exam maneuvers
-Advice for organizing the Patient Note
-Strategies for articulating the differential diagnosis and ordering appropriate diagnostic studies
-Time-management strategies
United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a joint program of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)