How to approach jaundice in the MRCP PACES exam.

For every medical trainee, the Membership of the Royal College of Physicians' Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills (PACES) exam is one of the most difficult exams they must face in their career. It is designed to assess the clinical knowledge and skills of the trainee doctors who are entering higher specialist training. It sets rigorous standards to ensure the competence of the candidates across a range of skills. This article discusses a systematic approach to a patient with jaundice, which is a commonly encountered station in the exam, so that candidates will become more familiar with common causes and how to differentiate between these, as well as important bedside examination skills.