Dear All

Thank you for participating in the session today.

In RRR we discussed:

• Haematuria in a 3-years old
• Pulled Elbow
• Jaundice in first 24 hours

The Communication scenario was on a child admitted with Febrile convulsion, otitis media noted and ready for discharge. Mother wants a CT scan. Dr A was an excellent role player who brought a concerned and worried mother alive. Dr J was in the Hotseat with Dr S & Dr L having the examiner hats. Dr J made a very good attempt and covered most points and aspects expected in a communication scenario in the exam. Hot seat makes one forget what we wish to do hence practice, practice, practice.

The Learning  points are:

• Be prepared for the stress & Exam nerves.
• Read the Introduction / statement VERY carefully
• Note down important bit of information: name, age, diagnosis etc
• Remain Calm
• Do NOT forget 2 minute & 30 second rules
• Chaperone, Partner & Bleep – remember
• 30 seconds is like Speed limit – it is the maximum time
• Make sure it is a dialogue – not a monologue
• Use pauses to emphasize information and let Role Player speak
• You do NOT have to tell everything you know of the condition!!
• Be positive doctor
• Summarize at 6 minutes – it will also remind you of what else to cover

Please visit www.mrcpchonline.org to add your comments or points I may have missed.

Anil Garg