How to Pass the CSA Exam: for GP Trainees and MRCGP CSA Candidates

Distinctively pairing video footage and role–play scenarios, How to Pass the CSA Exam presents a broad range of consultations in the most common clinical areas a trainee or GP ST3 is likely to encounter, to reinforce core knowledge and skills. Cases cover the entire CSA case selection blueprint, with a range of acute, chronic, undifferentiated, psychosocial and preventative cases in the different disease areas. The DVD features 3 hours of consultations drawn from real life experience, with step–by–step explanations and points highlighted for examination, and features filmed panel discussion and feedback. The accompanying guidebook mirrors the video content, with explanatory text, advice on how the exam works and how role players are briefed, ′CSA Plus′ resources on broader issues encountered in everyday general practice, and links to relevant guidelines, e–learning modules, and further resources. Developed by GP trainers, educators and programme directors based on their vast understanding of the consultation and exam process and proven experience, How to Pass the CSA Exam is a thorough and systematic companion to preparing for these examinations to help you optimise your skills and prepare for early practice life. Includes consultations in: • Diabetes • Depression • Back pain • Dementia • Breaking bad news DVDs feature: 12 consultations, with trainee reflection and trainer feedback Top Tips from trainees – round–table discussion with trainees who recently passed the CSA exam

Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction  About the book and DVD Section 1 1.The CSA Exam What is it, what are the examiners looking for, and what can you expect on the day? 2.Consultation skills for the CSA A practical guide to consultation skills for the CSA exam 3.Physical Examination for the CSA Brief tips on physical examination in the CSA 4.Common themes affecting CSA performance  The common pitfalls and how to avoid them 5.Complex cases in the CSA Tips on some of the more challenging types of CSA case Section 2 6.How to use the CSA practice cases  A guide to using the practice cases in the book and DVD; and a blueprint mapping cases to the RCGP curriculum 7.  CSA practice cases Cases (A) 1. Antenatal booking appointment 2. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) 3. Chest pain 4. Gout 5. New onset hypertension 6. Type 2 Diabetes 7. Child protection 8. Drug withdrawal 9. Paediatric eczema 10. Renal colic 11. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) 12. Palliative care 13. Acute stress Cases (B) 1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome 2. Lower back pain (post delivery) 3. Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) and hypertension 4. Confidentiality and angry patient 5. Hearing loss 6. Erectile dysfunction and prescribing 7. Knee pain/weight loss/eating habits 8. Insomnia 9. Paternity testing 10. Multiple Sclerosis 11. Nocturnal Enuresis (Telephone consultation) 12. Pulmonary Embolism post caesarean section (Home Visit) 13. Allergic rhinitis   Cases (C) 1. Headache 2. Elder abuse [home visit] 3. Problem gambling 4. PSA test 5. Female genital mutilation 6. COPD exacerbation 7. HIV blood test result 8. Breast lump [learning disability] 9. Request for sick note 10. Sickle cell [adolescent] 11. Diabetes [telephone consultation] 12. Asthma [teenager] 13. Acute red eye  Index

Imtiaz Ahmad is a GP Principal and Trainer at South Lambeth Road Practice, London and Musculoskeletal Lead for Lambeth. He was awarded the RCGP South London Faculty Educator Award (2011) and is a Course Organiser for London MRCGP Courses. Raj Nair is a Training Programme Director at Guy′s & St Thomas′ GP Specialty Training Programme; an Associate Director of Postgraduate Medicine at the same trust and a GP Principal and Trainer at Albion Street Group Practice in South East London Martin Block is Programme Director, Imperial GP Specialty Training Programme, and General Practitioner, Clapham Park Group Practice, London Graham Easton is Lead for Education Research and Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow, Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College Medical School, London, and General Practitioner, London