The Legal Framework of the OSCE

The Legal Framework of the OSCE
Author: Mateja Steinbrück Platise
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 719
Release: 2019-05-30
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1108615147

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the world's largest regional security organisation, possesses most of the attributes traditionally ascribed to an international organisation, but lacks a constitutive treaty and an established international legal personality. Moreover, OSCE decisions are considered mere political commitments and thus not legally binding. As such, it seems to correspond to the general zeitgeist, in which new, less formal actors and forms of international cooperation gain prominence, while traditional actors and instruments of international law are in stagnation. However, an increasing number of voices - including the OSCE participating states - have been advocating for more formal and autonomous OSCE institutional structures, for international legal personality, or even for the adoption of a constitutive treaty. The book analyses why and how these demands have emerged, critically analyses the reform proposals and provides new arguments for revisiting the OSCE legal framework.

OSCE Cases with Mark Schemes

OSCE Cases with Mark Schemes
Author: Susan Shelmerdine
Publisher: Anshan Pub
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Clinical competence
ISBN: 9781848290631

Medical students often feel they understand the theory behind the clinical aspect of medicine but seldom have enough chance to put what they learn into practice. In addition, clinical examinations pose a challenge to students who may be technically and theoretically excellent, but who have poor examination technique. It is quite common for students to lack understanding of how they will be marked, how much emphasis to place upon certain actions or how much detail is expected of them. 'OSCE CASES WITH MARK SCHEMES' is intended to fill this gap. It provides OSCE mark schemes to reflect the real OSCE experience, by encouraging self assessment when practicing the clinical scenarios. The book includes chapters on communication skills, medical ethics, explanation stations, paediatrics and obstetrics and gynaecology subjects which are sometimes neglected elsewhere. All four authors have taken part in medical student teaching and OSCE examinations. They understand what will earn marks in the actual exam. All the OSCE scenarios are from stations previously examined in the UK's top medical schools. This book prepares the student for what the actual finals exam will be like. CONTENTS: SECTION ONE, COMMUNICATION STATIONS - Presenting Complaints - Psychiatry History Taking - Pediatrics History Taking - Obstetrics History Taking - Gynaecology History Taking - Medical Ethics - Difficult Communication Scenarios - Pharmacology - Consenting - Explanation of Management and Results SECTION TWO, PERFORMANCE STATIONS - Examination Skills - Practical Skills - Data Interpretation - Closing Remarks

OSCE Decisions

OSCE Decisions
Author: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2007
Genre: European cooperation
ISBN:

Clinical Cases and OSCEs in Surgery E-Book

Clinical Cases and OSCEs in Surgery E-Book
Author: Manoj Ramachandran
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 568
Release: 2011-11-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702048275

This book of over 140 cases is designed for candidates preparing for all surgical examinations, whether at undergraduate, postgraduate or exit examination level. It will demystify and simplify the clinical assessment of surgical cases and provides invaluable advice on how to achieve success. The text includes top tips, acronyms and up-to-date summaries of current practice based on the authors’ personal experience of surgical examinations. Cases are graded in terms of likely appearance in the examinations. Top tips emphasize specific subjects which cause confusion. The text provides advice on the most appropriate time to finish an examination. Examples of the common procedures and props that come up in the skill-based examination format are included. This fully revised Second Edition is now in colour and includes photographs of key manoeuvres performed during specific surgical examination routines Includes a new section on communication skills A new co-author in academic surgery joins the project.

The Long Case OSCE

The Long Case OSCE
Author: Beth C. Walker
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2021-06-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1000466981

A solid knowledge base and good clinical skills don’t necessarily guarantee examination success in the long case OSCE. This book is the ultimate guide for medical students needing to combine their knowledge and skills with an ability to interpret the clinical findings, the proficiency to present them clearly and the confidence to deal with the examiners questions. Adopting a proven, highly effective approach, this revision aid uses role play with simulated patients to hone clinical examination and presentation skills. The fifty cases are divided into six areas: cardiology, respiratory, abdomen, neurology, musculoskeletal and surgery. Written by successful candidates and examiners, the guide poses a number of important and commonly asked examination questions for each case to assist in preparation and confidence, and model answers are provided to ensure an understanding of exactly what is required. Working in groups or independently, students will welcome the large, colourful format, the breakdown of marking schemes, an overview of examiners expectations, a guide to presenting clinical findings and innumerable ‘insider’ tips throughout. See accompanying video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvr4y-NykUU

Short and OSCE Cases in Internal Medicine Clinical Exams

Short and OSCE Cases in Internal Medicine Clinical Exams
Author: Wanis H Ibrahim
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2020-11-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1787791246

The second edition of this book is a practical revision guide for postgraduate students preparing for clinical examinations in internal medicine. Authored by an experienced postgraduate examiner, the book presents a series of short and OSCE cases presented in a uniform format, offering guidance on examination techniques, common mistakes made by candidates, and typical presentation of findings. Divided into seven sections, the book begins with advice on how to prepare for and pass clinical examinations. The remaining chapters cover cases relevant to different systems of the body – cardiovascular; respiratory; abdominal; neurological; endocrine, rheumatologic, connective tissue and skin; and eye and fundus. Each case provides a summary of diagnosis, differential diagnosis, management, and further information often required in examinations. The questions and model answers are similar to those most frequently encountered in examinations. The comprehensive text is enhanced by illustrations and figures to assist learning and will be useful not only to candidates preparing for postgraduate clinical examinations, but also to undergraduate students. Key points Practical revision guide for postgraduate students preparing for clinical examinations in internal medicine Questions and model answers similar to those encountered in examinations Authored by experienced postgraduate examiner Previous edition (9789386150035) published in 2016

OSCE in Orthopedics

OSCE in Orthopedics
Author: S Kumaravel
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2017-04-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9386322137

This book provides practical revision for trainees in orthopaedics preparing for OSCE examinations. Beginning with an explanation of the basics of OSCE exams, the following sections present more than 400 clinical cases detailing clinical history, diagnostic investigations, operative photographs and more. Answers are provided in two forms – from the perspective of a previous candidate, and the structure expected by examiners. Cases are presented in exam format, with different problems and different types of questions combined together, to help students in their preparation. The text is further enhanced by nearly 500 clinical photographs and illustrations. Key Points Practical revision aid for orthopaedics trainees preparing for OSCE exams Presents 400 clinical cases covering different problems and types of questions Each case provides two answers – one from a previous candidate, the other as expected by examiners Includes nearly 500 clinical photographs and illustrations

OSCEs for Medical Finals

OSCEs for Medical Finals
Author: Hamed Khan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2013-01-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0470659416

OSCEs for Medical Finals has been written by doctors from a variety of specialties with extensive experience of medical education and of organising and examining OSCEs. The book and website package consists of the most common OSCE scenarios encountered in medical finals, together with checklists, similar to OSCE mark schemes, that cover all of the key learning points students need to succeed. Each topic checklist contains comprehensive exam-focussed advice on how to maximise performance together with a range of ‘insider's tips' on OSCE strategy and common OSCE pitfalls. Designed to provide enough coverage for those students who want to gain as many marks as possible in their OSCEs, and not just a book which will ensure students ‘scrape a pass', the book is fully supported by a companion website at www.wiley.com/go/khan/osces, containing: OSCE checklists from the book A survey of doctors and students of which OSCEs have a high chance of appearing in finals in each UK medical school

Nursing OSCEs

Nursing OSCEs
Author: Catherine Caballero
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2012-01-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0191631108

In order to succeed in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), nursing students need to know not just what an OSCE involves, but how to undertake the skill correctly at each OSCE station. This book is a complete guide on how to prepare for an OSCE with step-by-step instructions for the ten most common OSCE stations that nursing students can face. Specific stations range from asceptic non-touch technique, communication and observations, to more highly pressured skills such as medication administration, resuscitation and assessing a deteriorating patient. Nursing OSCEs: a complete guide to exam success covers these skills and more in a clearly structured and concise way. Each OSCE chapter outlines: · Key revision material enabling quick and complete revision · Step by step instructions on how to perform the skill in an OSCE, · An example examiners marking sheet, so students know the criteria they will be measured against · Typical questions an examiner may ask and suggested answers · Common errors to avoid and top tips for success. With over 70 illustrations and videos of four OSCE stations, it demonstrates how to pass key stations. Bonus online material includes colour photographs and Powerpoints for revision at http://www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199693580/ This book is ideal for nursing students preparing for OSCE as well as for lecturers, mentors and practising nurses involved in student education.

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination Review

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination Review
Author: Mubashar Hussain Sherazi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2018-11-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 331995444X

This review book comprehensively covers most aspects of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Each chapter provides a meticulous overview of a topic featured in the OSCE, including general surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, hematology, and ethics. Common scenarios for each topic are featured in every chapter, accompanied by instructions and tips on how to take a patient's history, diagnose a patient, discuss treatment options, and address patient concerns under each scenario. Possible areas of difficulty, common candidate mistakes made, and important differential diagnosis are outlined in each chapter. The text is also supplemented with check-lists, photographs, and tables for enhanced readability and ease of use. Written by experts in their respective fields, The Objective Structured Clinical Examination Review is a valuable resource for medical students and residents preparing for the OSCE.