These are the core study layers around which the PACES Pathfinders teaching material is organised.
LONG CASE APPROACH SHEETS
Topic-based long case revision built around real PACES Pathfinders case themes such as
nephrotic syndrome, diarrhea, headache, jaundice, amenorrhea, CKD, tremor, seizures,
joint pain and endocrine differentials.
- Presentation-led thinking
- Differential diagnosis structure
- Useful for viva-style discussion practice
COMMUNICATION FRAMEWORKS
Communication revision around DNAR, feeding in dementia, delayed diagnosis, wrong
reporting, BBN, dialysis counselling, latent TB, medication side effects and difficult
relative conversations.
- Breaking bad news and error scenarios
- Capacity / consent / ceiling-of-care themes
- Useful for station structure and phrasing
SHORT CASE REVISION BLOCKS
Short case support for CNS, chest, abdomen and cardiovascular systems, including
cranial nerve palsy, footdrop, nystagmus, scars, ascites, splenomegaly, valvuloplasty,
sternotomy scars and transplant cases.
- System-wise short case themes
- Scar and sign interpretation support
- Targeted revision before mocks
PACES STRATEGY SUPPORT
Resource organisation designed to complement the live courses and recorded library so
candidates can revise by presentation, communication theme or short case system.
- Use alongside the course archive
- Helps identify weak areas quickly
- Supports focused self-paced revision