Book Description:
ISBN-13: 9781506272467
The USMLE Step 2 CK Lecture Notes 2019: Psychiatry, Epidemiology, Ethics, Patient is a comprehensive study guide designed to help medical students prepare for the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge exam. This book covers a wide range of topics including psychiatry, epidemiology, ethics, and patient care.
The psychiatry section of the book provides in-depth coverage of mental health disorders, diagnostic criteria, treatment options, and patient management. It also includes information on psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
The epidemiology section covers the principles of epidemiology, study designs, and interpretation of research findings. It also includes information on biostatistics and evidence-based medicine.
The ethics section of the book discusses ethical principles in medicine, patient autonomy, confidentiality, and end-of-life care. It also covers ethical dilemmas that may arise in clinical practice.
The patient care section provides guidance on communication skills, history taking, physical examination, and clinical reasoning. It also includes information on patient safety, quality improvement, and healthcare systems.
the USMLE Step 2 CK Lecture Notes 2019: Psychiatry, Epidemiology, Ethics, Patient is a valuable resource for medical students preparing for the USMLE Step 2 exam.
This edition retains the full content with the added advantage of portability, allowing readers to easily access and engage with the material from any device, whether in a classroom or during fieldwork.