The OSCE Revision Guide for Medical Students

First of all, this is an amazing book, exactly what you'd expect from the wonderful OSCE stop ! Now onto the details. There's very little anywhere online on what's actually in the book, or how it's laid out. The content is very similar to that on the website, organised under the same sections under the website. I can't find any content that isn't listed on the website, either freely available or 'book only content' so have a look at the website for a contents page. The book printing is mainly black and white, with glossy coloured insert pages for pictures, which is great. The majority of pages aren't the typical glossy ones you normally see in text books, which some may see as a negative, but it means that I can write notes all over the pages, and highlight bits, without worrying about smudging or transferring. The content is perfect for medical school clinical years, and final exams. It would also be appropriate for starting foundation years, especially the focussed examinations. The explanations and collated management pages make trawling through NICE guidance much easier. There is a statement that they can't guarantee that the content is up to date/ accurate, but i haven't found anything to be incorrect. All in all, this is a fantastic book and I'd highly recommend it to any medical student or junior doctor.

I’ve only just received my item 20 minutes ago but had to review. This is the best book I’ve ever seen. It has absolutely everything for medical school, so many histories with detailed differential diagnoses, how to approach emergencies, commonly prescribed drugs, 100 pages alone of every kind of examination you’ll ever need in osces. Would highly highly recommend this book. It even has interpretation of u&es, abgs etc. A lot of the content can be accessed online and there’s a lot of content that’s not freely available so it’s defo worth purchasing. Plus having it all in one book is so handy. The paper is perfect for annotating and highlighting. There’s also a few pages of pictures relevant to certain systems/ conditions. This has everything you need and thank you to the authors! If you buy one textbook during medical school it should be this!

An excellent book to use for your studies, it has pretty much all the examinations step by step which is also explained concisely and precisely. It also contains images to show what some of the conditions look like as well as what to look out for. It has a wife variety of examination procedures explained by each step such as Cardiovascular, Respiratory and how to take a blood pressure reading. A very thick book contained with everything you need in order to pass the OSCE stations! It also tells you how to take a medical history, how to examine pain. A top quality book.

Things to improve: It would have been better if there is bubble wrap wrapping the book. When the packet arrived by my doorside, it was left opened and there was a slight dent on the top spine of the book. Overall I like the content of the book. Good structures and contents!

As a PA student i am always referring to this book to update my knowledge. It is laid out well and has many different ways of explaining procedures, differentials and critical skills. It is tailored to medicine and therefore is not perfect for a PA but allows for an expansion of knowledge. It is not a perfectly up to date book so make sure to check with guidelines.

This book is an excellent choice for anyone preparing for OSCE's. Having just completed my finals in one of the scottish medical schools where OSCE's were annual exams, I would recommend this book to students starting their first year. This book is well written with easy to refer topics and has good illustrations/photos. I have no doubt that I will refer to this book for many more years as a practising doctor.

Such a great revision aid. Currently studying an MSc in Advanced Practice and this book is perfect. Clear and easy to follow. Is a bit pricey but worth it !

Absolutely love this book. Well worth the pennies and a massive time saver when it comes to revising - it's well summarised and the layout is clear (who doesn't love it when hours of learning is neatly condensed in to one table for you).