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Candidates can prepare with confidence for the Geriatric Medicine Specialty Certificate Examination with this revision guide designed specifically for the exam. Containing 300 Best of Five questions, the content is carefully mapped to the curriculum ensuring comprehensive preparation. The questions mirror the format of those candidates can expect to find in the exam, and cover all of the key topics, including dementia and delirium, palliative care, nutrition, and stroke. Explanatory answers include references to guidelines and other sources to enable further reading and study.The second edition addresses the latest clinical guidelines and supporting literature, Non-vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs), and changes in health and social care policy. This new edition is also suitable for candidates preparing for the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine exam. Providing a thorough assessment of the reader's geriatric medicine knowledge, this is the only revision guide candidates will need to pass the Geriatric Medicine Specialty Certificate Examination first time.

An essential exam preparation workbook, CRQs for the Final FRCA is dedicated to helping candidates pass this new assessment type for the Final FRCA Written Paper first time.Focusing solely on the Constructed Response Question (CRQ), the book is organised into six practice papers each comprised of 12 CRQs, reflecting the real exam. Each question has been carefully laid out, clearly identifying the weighting of each part of the question and with appropriate space to write your answer. Covering a breadth of topics, the book represents the full spectrum of the Final FRCA curriculum. Appendices indicate which aspects of the curriculum and units of training have been addressed in each practice paper to help you structure your revision efficiently. Written by a team of consultant anaesthetists and active educators, detailed model answers are based on years of clinical experience, best practice guidelines, and supported by further reading and evidence base. Many acceptable answers are listed (more than the candidate is required to give), enriching your revision experience and ensuring that you can mark your answers accurately. This invaluable resource also includes advice on CRQ technique, making this the only guide candidates need to pass CRQs in the Final FRCA Written Paper.