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Here you can find informative videos, quizzes and articles relating to improving your clinical skills for OSCE practice or clinical education!

 
Article: A list of the core conditions required for OSCE examinations.
 
 

 
Article: Full cardiovascular examination with a complete explanation of the key signs and findings.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the respiratory system and interpret the key signs of lung disease.
 
 

 
Article: Perform a full abdominal examination and recognise signs of GI and liver disease.
 
 

 
Article: Assess the arterial supply of the limbs and detect peripheral arterial disease.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the venous system of the legs and assess varicose veins.
 
 

 
Article: Focused examination of a swollen leg for deep vein thrombosis.
 
 

 
Article: Perform a digital rectal examination safely and systematically.
 
 

 
Article: Examine and characterise a stoma and recognise its complications.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the groin and abdominal wall for hernias.
 
 

 
Article: Neurological examination of the arms: tone, power, reflexes, sensation and coordination.
 
 

 
Article: Neurological examination of the legs, including gait and coordination.
 
 

 
Article: Systematically assess the twelve cranial nerves.
 
 

 
Article: Assess cerebellar function and localise cerebellar signs.
 
 

 
Article: The Gait, Arms, Legs and Spine musculoskeletal screen.
 
 

 
Article: Musculoskeletal examination of the shoulder.
 
 

 
Article: Musculoskeletal examination of the elbow.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the hand and wrist and identify systemic and joint pathology.
 
 

 
Article: Musculoskeletal examination of the hip.
 
 

 
Article: Musculoskeletal examination of the knee.
 
 

 
Article: Musculoskeletal examination of the ankle and foot.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the thyroid gland and assess thyroid status.
 
 

 
Article: Assess the diabetic foot for neuropathy and vascular disease.
 
 

 
Article: Recognise the clinical features of Cushing's syndrome.
 
 

 
Article: Recognise the clinical features of acromegaly.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the ear, perform otoscopy and assess hearing.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the nose and nasal cavity.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the eyes and assess vision.
 
 

 
Article: Perform fundoscopy and recognise retinal signs.
 
 

 
Article: Measure visual acuity using a Snellen chart.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the anterior segment of the eye.
 
 

 
Article: Assess a pigmented skin lesion for features of melanoma.
 
 

 
Article: Describe and assess a rash or non-pigmented skin lesion.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the breast and axilla.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the testes and scrotum.
 
 

 
Article: Examine and characterise a neck lump.
 
 

 
Article: Examine the lymphoreticular system for lymphadenopathy and organomegaly.
 
 

 
Article: Perform venepuncture and take blood cultures correctly.
 
 

 
Article: Measure blood pressure accurately with a manual cuff.