1. CSA a rough guide

2. Format 13 ten minute consultations (1 is a “home visit”
At RCGP in London
Costs £1352 (not fully covered by pay by instalments system with RCGP)
Sittings in: Oct, Dec, Feb, March, April, May

4. Equipment
EquipmentYou should bring your doctor’s bag containing the usual diagnostic equipment with you, including:
BNF
BNF for children
Stethoscope
Ophthalmoscope
Auroscope
Tape measure
Peak flow meter and disposable mouthpieces (N.B. These must be EU standard) Please note that there is no need to bring a sphygmomanometer

5. Preparation Know your guidelines (AKT is a good place to start)
Buddy up to practice cases – groups of 3 ideally.
Exam preparation course – I did Dr Giam’s MentorCSA course (funded by deanery)
Reflect on day to day cases

6. Resources

7. Resources

10. Study groups Start a good few months ahead of time
Be harsh patients – take offence, don’t offer up ICE too easily, don’t understand jargon…
Be harsh examiners
Repractice same cases – practicing consulting skills not content
Cover tricky cases: BBN, consent/confidentiality, angry pt, uncertain diagnosis, unreasonable request….