Patient-Centred Consulting for the MRCGP

Five-star reviews:An essential book for CSA prep “Wow. This book will change the way thatyou prepare for the CSA exam. It takes a logical approach and ensuresthat you are able to remain naturally patient centred while covering therequired competencies. The skills learnt can then be perfected duringyour typical day to day patient encounters.A refreshing new book for GP trainees. Bravo.” Amazon reviewerBest Book for CSA “Very good book. Need to read it early before GP surgery rotation. As this shapes your consultation way before CSA. Passed CSA first time around. Still using it after CSA and now recommending it to ST1 GP trainee.” Amazon reviewerIt’s nothing short of excellent! “I got to know about this book only a few weeks before my exam. I was able to alter my consultation pattern and noticed straight away that the techniques from the book worked very well. By remaining patient centred I noticed I did not need to worry about remembering to cover all bases; eg social history etc. By asking relevant open questions the patients usually gave the necessary information. Suffice to say that it worked also during the exams; helping me pass at first attempt as an IMG. I will highly recommend this book to all GP trainees; especially IMGs from early on in the training. In the process being patient centred will become second nature and the CSA exam will just be another day in the surgery (minus the exam nerves of course!).” Amazon reviewerBut none has been written with great precision and well targeted at itsaudience as this … “Looking for a book that married effectiveconsultation with all the RCGP competencies, then look no further! Ihave gone through lots of books written to aid in achieving effectiveconsultations in General Practice, but none has been written with greatprecision and well targeted at its audience as this book. The authoreffectively went into details without at any point appeared boring inits quest to ensure the reader grasp the principles of effectivecommunication, consultation and at the same time inherently andeffortlessly becomes patient centred in his consultations.I stillreference to this book on daily bases even after years of qualifying as aGP. I would deem myself selfish if I do not recommend this masterpieceto anybody both trainees and trainers who want to perfect the act ofGeneral practice consultation.” Amazon reviewerThe only textbook you will need “The only textbook you will need. Simplicity is the key to success in this exam, this textbook will ensure that candidates not only know but understand the competencies required.” Amazon reviewerPatient centred consulting “Excellent book tailored specifically for the CSA exam” Amazon reviewer