The following books are highly recommended by doctors already passed the PLAB test. (click on any image to buy securely from Amazon)

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine This is one of the best-selling handbooks of clinical medicine in the world. It covers all areas of internal medicine, providing rapid acess to evidence-based clinical management advice, on the wards or in the clinic.This is a dependable friend in your pocket at any time.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialists This book can be considered as ten books in one, and from this point of view alone it must be the best-value medical book ever. Also, it's an exciting read because all the specialties are interrelated, it's only about one inch thick.

PLAB: 1000 Extended Matching Questions (EMQs) This book is an essential purchase for all candidates sitting Part 1 of the PLAB exam. This book contains 1000 EMQs covering all medical areas, and of a similar type to those in the exam.

Oxford Handbook of Accident and Emergency Medicine This book gives up-to-date step-by-step advice on presentation, investigation, diagnosis, emergency treatment and further referral for adult and paediatric patients, important practical procedures are covered in stepwise, easy-to-follow format with line diagrams illustrating anatomical landmarks.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Surgery This book provides an overview of the principles, techniques and procedures of surgery. It is written in the concise style of the handbook series, providing an accessible pocket reference for medical students.