Cases for PACES is concise, ideal for quick reference, and the perfect study aid to Part II of the MRCP examination. Including all the essential information for the exam in colour-coded sections for each station, it lets you quickly understand the most common cases.Now in full colour, it features new case material, updated content on ethics and law, and revised brief clinical consultations that better reflect the current exam. Cases for PACES also includes hints and tips for preparing for the exam, and what to expect on the day.The authors have condensed their own experiences in learning and teaching PACES to provide you with exactly what you need to pass. With its informal style it is ideal for self-directed learning in groups, and will help you hone your clinical skills and boost your confidence throughout your revision.

Cases for PACES is concise, ideal for quick reference, and the perfect study aid to Part II of the MRCP examination. Including all the essential information for the exam in colour-coded sections for each station, it lets you quickly understand the most common cases.Now in full colour, it features new case material, updated content on ethics and law, and revised brief clinical consultations that better reflect the current exam. Cases for PACES also includes hints and tips for preparing for the exam, and what to expect on the day.The authors have condensed their own experiences in learning and teaching PACES to provide you with exactly what you need to pass. With its informal style it is ideal for self-directed learning in groups, and will help you hone your clinical skills and boost your confidence throughout your revision.

Foreword ixPreface xAcknowledgements xiAbbreviations xiiAdvice xvStation 1: Abdominal and Respiratory 1Clinical mark sheet 1Chronic liver disease and hepatomegaly 2Haemochromatosis 5Splenomegaly 7Renal enlargement 9The liver transplant patient 11The renal patient 12Pulmonary fibrosis 14Bronchiectasis 16Old tuberculosis 17Surgical respiratory cases 18Chronic obstructive airways disease 19Pleural effusion 21Lung cancer 22Cystic fibrosis 24Pneumonia 25Station 2: History Taking 27Clinical mark sheet 27Introduction and advice 28Case 1 32Case 2 33Case 3 34Case 4 35Case 5 36Case 6 37Case 7 38Case 8 39Case 9 40Case 10 41Case 11 42Case 12 43Station 3: Cardiology and Neurology 44Clinical mark sheet 44Aortic stenosis 45Aortic incompetence 47Mitral stenosis 49Mitral incompetence 51Tricuspid incompetence 53Pulmonary stenosis 54Prosthetic valves: aortic and mitral 55Implantable devices 57Pericardial disease 58Other Common Congenital Defects 60Atrial septal defect 60Ventricular septal defect 61Hypertrophic (obstructive) cardiomyopathy 63Dystrophia myotonica 65Cerebellar syndrome 67Multiple sclerosis 69Stroke 71Lateral medullary (Wallenberg) syndrome 74Spastic legs 75Syringomyelia 77Motor neurone disease 79Parkinson's disease 81Hereditary sensory motor neuropathy 83Friedreich's ataxia 84Facial nerve palsy 85Myasthenia gravis 86Tuberous sclerosis 88Neurofibromatosis 89Abnormal pupils 90Optic atrophy 92Retinal Patholo gy 93Age?]related macular degeneration (AMD) 93Retinitis pigmentosa 94Retinal artery occlusion 95Retinal vein occlusion 96Station 4: Ethics Law and Communication Skills 97Clinical mark sheet 97Ethics And Law In Medicine 98Principles of medical ethics 98Medico?]legal system 99Negligence 100Competency and consent 101Confidentiality 104End of life decisions 105Communication skills 107Dealing with a difficult patient 108Driving restrictions 109Information delivery 110Worked examples 111Sample questions 116Station 5: Brief Clinical Consultations 117Clinical mark sheet 117Chest pain 119Headache 121Swollen calf 123Altered conscious state 124Anaemia 125Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome (hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia) 127Haemoptysis 128Worsening mobility 129Persistent fever 131Dyspnoea 133Syncope 135Atrial fibrillation 137Inflammatory bowel disease 139Hypertension 141Red rashes 143Leg ulcers 146Diabetes and the skin 148Erythema nodosum 150Henoch-Schonlein purpura 151Skin malignancy 152Skin and hyperextensible joints 154Rheumatoid arthritis 156Systemic lupus erythematosus 159Systemic sclerosis 161Ankylosing spondylitis 163Marfan's syndrome 164Paget's disease 165Other joint problems 166Diabetic retinopathy 168Hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease 171Hypothyroidism 173Acromegaly 174Cushing's disease 176Addison's disease 178Sickle cell disease 180Index 182