OSCE Handbook – Ace It! Part 1

The first half of the OSCE handbook focuses mainly on clinical history-taking, examination, investigation, interpretation of results, differential diagnoses, and management of common cardiovascular, respiratory, acute, surgical, and medical presentations. Cases include conditions such as infective endocarditis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, abdominal emergencies, and other common OSCE stations. Each topic follows a structured format covering patient scenarios, key symptoms, examination findings, investigations, diagnosis, and treatment. The section emphasises clinical reasoning, data interpretation, and practical OSCE skills, helping students develop systematic approaches to common hospital and primary care presentations.