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Chapter 9 - Clinical Scenarios

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 November 2024

Oliver Skan  and
Kiran Saini
Oliver Skan
Affiliation:
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Kiran Saini
Affiliation:
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Summary

We provide 37 clinical scenarios with model answers, vetted by specialty doctors. We build your clinical knowledge and delivery through a spiral curriculum, designed to help you and a practice partner cover a level of depth to allow you to excel at interview. We walk you through the investigation and management of a wealth of clinical scenarios, and provide numerous follow-up questions after each case to expand your knowledge on key topics.

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The Complete Guide to Core Surgical Training Interviews , pp. 75 - 168
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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  • Clinical Scenarios
  • Oliver Skan, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Kiran Saini, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Book: The Complete Guide to Core Surgical Training Interviews
  • Online publication: 14 November 2024
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  • Oliver Skan, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Kiran Saini, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Book: The Complete Guide to Core Surgical Training Interviews
  • Online publication: 14 November 2024
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  • Oliver Skan, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Kiran Saini, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Book: The Complete Guide to Core Surgical Training Interviews
  • Online publication: 14 November 2024
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