Contributors
Faculty Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
How to Contribute
SECTION 1 GUIDE TO THE USMLE STEP 2 CS
Introduction
USMLE Step 2 CS--The Basics
Preparing for the Step 2 CS
Test-Day Tips
First Aid for the IMG
Supplement--The USMLE Step 2 CS Travel Guide
SECTION 2 THE PATIENT ENCOUNTER
Introduction
Doorway Information Contributors
Faculty Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
How to Contribute
SECTION 1  GUIDE TO THE USMLE STEP 2 CS
  Introduction
  USMLE Step 2 CS--The Basics
  Preparing for the Step 2 CS
  Test-Day Tips
  First Aid for the IMG
  Supplement--The USMLE Step 2 CS Travel Guide
SECTION 2  THE PATIENT ENCOUNTER
  Introduction
  Doorway Information
  Taking the History
  The Physical Exam
  Closure
  How to Interact with Special Patients
  Challenging Questions and Situations
  Counseling
  The Patient Note
SECTION 3  MINICASES
  Headache
  Confusion/Memory Loss
  Loss of Vision
  Depressed Mood
  Psychosis
  Dizziness
  Loss of Consciousness
  Numbness/Weakness
  Fatigue and Sleepiness
  Night Sweats
  Insomnia
  Sore Throat
  Cough/Shortness of Breath
  Chest Pain
  Palpitations
  Weight Loss
  Weight Gain
  Dysphagia
  Neck Mass
  Nausea/Vomiting
  Abdominal Pain
  Constipation/Diarrhea
  Upper GI Bleeding
  Blood in Stool
  Hematuria
  Other Urinary Symptoms
  Erectile Dysfunction
  Amenorrhea
  Vaginal Bleeding
  Vaginal Discharge
  Dyspareunia
  Abuse
  Joint/Limb Pain
  Low Back Pain
  Child with Fever
  Child with GI Symptoms
  Child with Red Eye
  Child with Short Stature
  Behavioral Problems in Childhood
SECTION 4  PRACTICE CASES
  Case 1  46-Year-Old Man with Chest Pain
  Case 2  57-Year-Old Man with Bloody Urine
  Case 3  51-Year-Old Man with Back Pain
  Case 4  25-Year-Old Man Presents Following Motor Vehicle Accident
  Case 5  28-Year-Old Woman Presents with Positive Pregnancy Test
  Case 6  10-Year-Old Girl with New-Onset Diabetes
  Case 7  74-Year-Old Man with Right Arm Pain
  Case 8  56-Year-Old Man Presents for Diabetes Follow-up
  Case 9  25-Year-Old Woman Presents Following Sexual Assault
  Case 10  35-Year-Old Woman with Calf Pain
  Case 11  62-Year-Old Man with Hoarseness
  Case 12  67-Year-Old Woman with Neck Pain
  Case 13  48-Year-Old Woman with Abdominal Pain
  Case 14  35-Year-Old Woman with Headaches
  Case 15  36-Year-Old Woman with Menstrual Problems
  Case 16  28-Year-Old Woman with Pain During Sex
  Case 17  75-Year-Old Man with Hearing Loss
  Case 18  5-Day-Old Boy with Jaundice
  Case 19  7-Month-Old Boy with Fever
  Case 20  26-Year-Old Man with Cough
  Case 21  52-Year-Old Woman with Jaundice
  Case 22  53-Year-Old Man with Dizziness
  Case 23  33-Year-Old Woman with Knee Pain
  Case 24  31-Year-Old Man with Heel Pain
  Case 25  18-Month-Old Girl with Fever
  Case 26  54-Year-Old Woman with Cough
  Case 27  61-Year-Old Man with Fatigue
  Case 28  54-Year-Old Man Presents for Hypertension Follow-up
  Case 29  20-Year-Old Woman with Sleeping Problems
  Case 30  2-Year-Old Girl with Noisy Breathing
  Case 31  21-Year-Old Woman with Abdominal Pain
  Case 32  65-Year-Old Woman with Forgetfulness and Confusion
  Case 33  46-Year-Old Man with Fatigue
  Case 34  32-Year-Old Woman with Fatigue
  Case 35  27-Year-Old Man with Visual Hallucinations
  Case 36  32-Year-Old Man Presents for PreempIoyment Physical
  Case 37  55-Year-Old Man with Bloody Stool
  Case 38  66-Year-Old Man with Tremor
  Case 39  30-Year-Old Woman with Weight Gain
  Case 40  6-Month-Old Girl with Diarrhea
  Case 41  8-Year-Old Boywith Bed-Wetting
  Case 42  11-Month-Old Girl with Seizures
  Case 43  21-Year-Old Man with Sore Throat
  Case 44  49-Year-Old Man with Loss of Consciousness
SECTION 5  TOP-RATED REVIEW RESOURCES
  How to Use the Database
Appendix
Index
About the Authors