zerocool79
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Hi guys
I am cramming lately, and am realizing that I don't know everything about everything... and am getting really anxious.
I feel like I don't know every step by step management for each disorder. And sometimes I start to realize that I don't know the particular definitive diagnosis for a disorder. I did pretty well on step1, and I definitely know details of almost every disorder really well, but when it comes to picking only 1 confirming diagnostic test for say Scleroderma.. I sort of draw a blank.
When I start to think about the GI stuff, I know almost all the buzz stuff and a lot of details about the various differentials of diarrhea, but when I have to think of the first step to do when someone comes to me with bloody diarrhea.. I sort of get confused.
For step1, everyone uses First Aid, and that is a great book. Is there a book that is more or less inclusive and well written for Step 2? I feel like the books I have been using: Boards & Wards, StepUp for step2, First Aid for Step2.. these books are ok, and I feel comfortable with the material in them.. but they don't really provide me with a step by step approach to each case--which I feel I need to be comfortable with before I take my step. I feel like I know various steps in management and diagnostic points for each disease, but I get confused with what to do next when I am forced to choose only one.
I'd appreciate any thoughts or feedback that anyone has for me. I feel VERY anxious lately, and don't know how to address my problem.
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| mytime
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So do qs... my friend they'll make the way for ur thot process. And/ Or write everything u read down in form of a flowchart n make that ur referral book, That way it'll get imprinted in ur brain as what's after what! Good luck!   
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| zerocool79
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ok thank you for your advice mytime. It's reassuring to see your smiling sun avatar btw.
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