USMLE Help Step 2 CS Author:Paetzel, M. & Talanow, R. This book is all you need for the USMLE Step 2 CS examination! There are 40 cases - complete & with patient notes for all cases! Furthermore, a list of commonly used abbreviations for your patient note is included as well as answers to the most common questions about the exam . It also includes basic guidelines for a passing the exam & how to ... more »reduce your stress by knowing what to do. The book offers a plan to construct your studying schedule, as well as a list of common Labs/Diagnostic Workups. There is a last-minute checklist for exam day & a section on how to overcome challenging patients. The book covers the most common causes for failure, what to do in the consultation, how to write a good note, & typical patient reactions.« less