klimax No. 26 (student newspaper at Mannheim University Hospital), Winter Semester 2008/2009, page 23

Doc’s Coach by Didamed

This book is IDEAL for preparing for many practical skills that can and should be applied during the clinical rotation and sometimes even during clinical electives. Using simple yet clear illustrations and text, it covers all the essentials: from basic blood pressure measurement to the somewhat more challenging procedure of inserting a chest tube, and many other things you may encounter in various medical specialties.

However, practical experience is often lacking during clinical rotations or clinical internships; there are many things you don’t even get to see. As a resident, you should at least be theoretically prepared for these situations. The many photos in this book provide that practical context. Of course, “Doc’s Coach” can never replace hands-on practice, but it can be very useful for preparing for the oral practical exam. Overall, in my opinion, this book offers excellent value for the price: it’s available for just 29.90 euros.

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