Test Your Clinical Skills Test your clinical skills with Charles Bloe Training and Nursing Times

Each month, we will provide a case study for a variety of clinical and mental health subjects. Your job is to read the case study and decide on the correct diagnosis and treatment.

At the end of the month, the correct diagnosis and a brief analysis will be added to the case study article below.

One correct entry will receive a free training course of their choice from Charles Bloe Training.

Clinical Skills Challenge - case study 3

Clinical Skills Challenge - case study 3

This 49-year-old gentleman was seen by his GP 3 days ago with shortness of breath on exertion. This was causing him to rest after walking 10 – 15 metres, having previously had no problems with exercise. He had no chest pain or cough. He had taken a flight back to Scotland from Los Angeles in late October 2007.
  • Published:17 July 2008 15:56
Clinical Skills Challenge - case study 2

Clinical Skills Challenge - case study 2

THE COMPETITION FOR THIS CASE STUDY IS NOW CLOSED. THE ANSWERS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.

On the following pages are details of a fictional patient, complete with context, case history and test results. Your job is to diagnose the condition and suggest treatment options. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the article to submit your entry. Winners will receive a free training course. We will also publish a detailed review of the case study with an interpretation of the results on nursingtimes.net.

  • Published:23 May 2008 16:49
Clinical skills testing for nurses

Clinical Skills Challenge - case study 1

On the following pages are details of a fictional patient, complete with context, case history and test results. Your job is to diagnose the condition and suggest treatment options. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the article to submit your entry. Winners will receive a free training course. We will also publish a detailed review of the case study with an interpretation of the results on nursingtimes.net.

  • Published:03 April 2008 22:02