Cardiovascular System |
Conditions | OSCE Stations |
| History Taking - Breathlessness
- Chest Pain
- Palpitations
- Leg pain (claudication)
Examination - Cardiovascular exam
- Likely to be a focussed for a specific condition: MR, MS, AR, AS, Heart Failure
- DVT Exam (may be ‘Leg swelling’ station)
- Peripheral vascular exam
- Varicose veins exam
- Hydration status
Skills Interpretation Explanation Any of the conditions on the left, INCLUDING TREATMENTS |
Respiratory System |
Conditions | OSCE Stations |
| History Taking - Breathlessness
- Haemoptysis
- Cough
Examination - Respiratory exam
- Likely to be a focussed for a specific condition: e.g. pleural effusion, pneumothorax
- Know the causes of clubbing
- Lymph nodes / neck exam
Skills Interpretation - Peak flow results
- Spirometry (obstructive vs restrictive)
- CXR – could be: pneumothorax, pleural effusion, COPD, pulmonary oedema, lytic lesions
Explanation Any of the conditions on the left, INCLUDING TREATMENTS |
Gastrointestinal System |
Conditions | OSCE Stations |
Liver / biliary tree: Upper GI Small Intestine Large Intestine Other | Explanation Any of the conditions on the left, INCLUDING TREATMENTS - Investigations / procedures: e.g. colonoscopy, gastroscopy, stoma, barium swallow / enema, gallstones
Interpretation Skills Examination - Abdo exam
- Know the causes of: ascites, hepatosplenomegaly, clubbing
- Hepatomegaly
- Hernias
- PR exam
History Taking |
Renal / Urology |
Conditions | OSCE Stations |
| Explanation Any of the conditions on the left, INCLUDING TREATMENTS Interpretation Skills Examination History Taking |
Endocrinology |
Conditions | OSCE Stations |
| Explanation - Any of the conditions on the left, INCLUDING TREATMENTS
DIABETES!
Interpretation - Adrenal axis blood results
- Hyperthyroidism / hypothyroidism
Skills Examination History Taking - Tired all the time
- Diabetic first presentation
- Diabetic complications
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Orthopaedics and Rheumatology |
Conditions | OSCE Stations |
| Explanation Any of the conditions on the left, INCLUDING TREATMENTS Interpretation Skills Examination History Taking - Back pain
- Joint pain
- Swollen joints
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Neurology |
Conditions | OSCE Stations |
| Explanation Any of the conditions on the left, INCLUDING TREATMENTS Examination History Taking - Fits / seizures
- Muscle weakness
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Leg pain
- Tremor
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Ophthalmology |
Conditions | OSCE Stations |
- II, IV and VI nerve lesions
- Ptosis
- Hemianopias
- Scotoma
- “Tunnel Vison”
- Pupillary defects
- Eye movement disorders
- Nystagmus
- Thyroid eye disease
- Strabismus
- Diabetic eye changes
- Hypertensive eye changes
- Optic atrophy
- Papilloedema
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
| Explanation Any of the conditions on the left, INCLUDING TREATMENTS Examination - Cranial nerves for eyes
- Visual Acuity
- Visual Fields
History Taking - Diplopia
- Red Eye
- Loss of vision
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Psychiatry |
Conditions | OSCE Stations |
| Explanation Any of the conditions on the left, INCLUDING TREATMENTS Examination History Taking |
Haematology |
Conditions | OSCE Stations |
| Explanation Any of the conditions on the left, INCLUDING TREATMENTS Interpretation History Taking |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
Conditions | OSCE Stations |
| Explanation Any of the conditions on the left, INCLUDING TREATMENTS - CONTRACEPTION
- Investigations / procedures: colposcopy, smear, hysteroscopy, mammogram, triple assessment
- Cytology results – including counselling
- Explanation of labour
- Explanation og pregnancy planning (e.g. dietary supplements, alcohol)
- Breastfeeding / neonatal nutrition
- Antenatal screening
- CIN / cervical screening / HPV vaccination
- Home Birth
Interpretation - CTG / partogram
- Cytology results
Skills Examination History Taking |
Paediatrics |
Conditions | OSCE Stations |
| Explanation Any of the conditions on the left, INCLUDING TREATMENTS Interpretation Skills Examination History Taking |
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Miscellaneous |
OSCE Stations |
Skills Examination - Lymphatic system – (e.g. splenomegaly, common sites of enlarged nodes)
Explanation - Prescribing antibiotics
- Analgesia
- Ethics / confidentiality, e.g.:
STI and informing partners Disclosing info to relatives Explaining to parent why child has to stay in hospital HIV counselling Pre op / post op care and management
Others - MRSA swabs / barrier nursing
- Death Certification
- Handover
- Informing the DVLA (e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, post-MI)
- Breaking bad news
- Angry relatives
- Managing complaints
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