Dear All

Thank you for particpating in the session.

In Rapid Random Review we discussed:

• Glasgow Coma Scale 
• Hypoglycaemia
• Acute Liver Failure – causes

The Mini Mock Exam we a scenario of 7 year old with second seizure while on holiday. Dr P was in the hotseat with Dr I Examiner hat & Dr S in Role Player mode. Dr P made a good attempt at taking focused history. Most points were covered. There was some excursion in to Communication mode, some aspects of history points could be covered better. Some of our speaking / talking habits need to be noticed and changed to sound better.

The Learning points are:

• Develop a template for your history exercise
• Have a Differential diagnosis to explore
• Missing a ‘point’ gets 0 mark.
• Getting lot of extra information does NOT get you 2 extra marks
• Cover all major ‘domains’ of history – leave half if needed
• You can always go back if there is time at the end
• Avoid drifting to Communication mode – acknowledge Concern
• Do NOT assume what RP may wish or know
• Inquire – Medication instead of Drugs a child is on.

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

Anil Garg

MRCPCH A to Z ~ OnlineFOP TAS AKP CLINICALS – working together to reach your goalwww.mrcpchonline.org

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