Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills

Contents PrefaceSection One: The USMLEtm Step 2 Clinical Skills ExamChapter 1. About the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills Exam About the USMLEOverview of the Step 2 CS ExamDescription of the Step 2 CS ExamWhat Is Tested on the Step 2 CSHow the Step 2 CS Is ScoredScore ReportingEligibilityUSMLE Exam SequencingRegistration and Scheduling for the Step 2 CS ExamFeesStep 2 CS Evaluation CentersOn Examination DayRetaking an ExaminationExaminees with DisabilitiesFor Students and Graduates of International Medical SchoolsFor More Information Chapter 2. Doctor/Patient Relationships The Communication/Interpersonal Skills (CIS) Component of the Step 2 CS Exam Timing the Patient EncounterConducting the InterviewEvaluation of Personal MannerThe Challenging PatientEnding the InterviewIn Summary Chapter 3. Focused Medical History The Medical InterviewClinical Exercise 1Performing the Focused HistoryOther Components of the Patient's HistoryClinical Exercise 2 Chapter 4. Focused Physical Exam General PointsClinical Exercise 3Focused Exams by System Chapter 5. Patient Note OverviewGeneric Patient Note TemplateClinical Exercise 4 Chapter 6. Clinical Practice CasesSection Two: AppendicesAppendix I: AbbreviationsAppendix II: Step 2 CS In a NutshellAppendix III: Step-by-Step Through a General SP HistoryAppendix IV: Suggested Phrasing of Instructions for the Physical ExamAppendix V: Answers to Clinical Exercises and Practice Cases Chapter 3 -- Focused Medical HistoryChapter 4 -- Focused Physical ExamChapter 5 -- Patient NoteChapter 6 -- Clinical Practice CasesKaplan Medical Staff is the author of 'Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills', published 2004 under ISBN 9780743262408 and ISBN 0743262409.