To pass the exams, you need a systematic approach to studying, with a strong focus on the most probable question areas. The BEACH data section informs the Common General Practice Presentations section.
At the KFP and CCE levels, a fundamental strategy is “First diagnose, then treat”. This is informed by the usual order of operations where stepping through the process, medical student style, will be necessary to capture the available marks.
History (Hx)
A thorough approach to history taking is required:
- Presenting Complaint (PC)
- Review of Systems (RoS), including Red Flags
- Medication History (MHx), including allergies
- Past Medical History (PHx)
- Family History (FHx)
- Social History (SHx)
- Travel and Exposure History (THx)
- Obstetric/Gynecological/Sexual History (OHx)
- Psychiatric History (PsychHx)
- Immunization and Preventive Care History (IHx)