-Second edition has been updated, taking into account the 4 years practical experience gained since these assessments began.
-Explores the theory and practice of various different assessment methods such as case-based discussions, long-case and short-case evaluations and directly observed practice.
-Includes 3 new chapters.
-This book will be essential reading for psychiatric trainers and trainees.
Readership
Psychiatry trainees and tutors/assessors.
Related titles
OSCEs in Psychiatry, edited by Ranga Rao, ISBN 978-1-904671-17-6, from 2005.
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