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Candidates can prepare with confidence for the Geriatric Medicine Specialty Certificate Examination with this revision guide designed specifically for the exam. Containing 300 Best of Five questions, the content is carefully mapped to the curriculum ensuring comprehensive preparation. The questions mirror the format of those candidates can expect to find in the exam, and cover all of the key topics, including dementia and delirium, palliative care, nutrition, and stroke. Explanatory answers include references to guidelines and other sources to enable further reading and study. The second edition addresses the latest clinical guidelines and supporting literature, Non-vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs), and changes in health and social care policy. This new edition is also suitable for candidates preparing for the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine exam. Providing a thorough assessment of the reader's geriatric medicine knowledge, this is the only revision guide candidates will need to pass the Geriatric Medicine Specialty Certificate Examination first time.