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Angry Patient

A calm doctor sits across from an emotional mother in a softly lit hospital consultation room, listening empathetically and offering support — capturing the essence of PLAB 2 communication and empathy skills.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 7 :: Angry From Beginning4: IV Missed Allergy

Learn how to handle an angry parent after a medication error using empathy, professionalism, and GMC duty of candour principles.

examiner mla

Oct 133 min read

PLAB 2 mock test showing an angry patient on the phone, with bold text reading “Mislabeled Blood Sample” and red banners stating “PLAB 2 Mock Tests” and “Angry Patient.”

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Angry Patient: Mislabelled Blood Sample on Telephone

Handling a blood test error over the phone: learn empathy, candour, and patient-centred management for PLAB 2 success.

examiner mla

Aug 166 min read

PLAB 2 thumbnail showing a calm doctor on a phone call at his desk, while a blurred patient in the background angrily talks on another phone, emphasizing contrast between professionalism and frustration.

PUID: 55 || PLAB 2 Mock :: Angry Patient: Mislabelled Blood Sample Over Telephone

Master the angry patient station: how to de-escalate, apologize, and manage pre-op errors with empathy in PLAB 2.

examiner mla

Aug 162 min read

A PLAB 2 exam scenario showing a distressed Caucasian mother speaking to a calm, empathetic doctor in a hospital consultation room.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 8 :: AngryFromBeginning4: IV Missed Allergy

Handle angry parents professionally in PLAB 2 by recognizing emotions, acknowledging errors, and offering structured resolution steps.

examiner mla

Jul 272 min read

A male doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope listens seriously on the phone during a PLAB 2 scenario, portraying a calm and professional response to an angry patient's concerns.

PUID: 42 || PLAB 2 Mock 6 :: AngryAfterDisclosing3: Glass In Foot Misdiagnosis

Learn to handle an angry parent, admit a medical error, and manage complications in this PLAB 2 glass-in-foot scenario.

examiner mla

Jul 132 min read

A compassionate female doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope gently talking to an angry middle-aged woman with folded arms, in a clinical setting with blurred CT brain scans in the background, conveying empathy and serious discussion.

Angry Relative Stations: Handling Missed Lung Cancer Diagnoses:: A PLAB 2 Mock- 2nd Attempt

Learn how to tackle lung cancer breaking bad news PLAB 2 scenarios with structured diagnosis, management, and empathetic communication.

examiner mla

Jul 32 min read

A calm male doctor in NHS blue scrubs with a stethoscope sits at a table, leaning slightly forward with hands clasped, facing an upset middle-aged woman with folded arms and an angry expression, in a warmly lit clinical consultation room.

Angry Relative Stations: Handling Missed Lung Cancer Diagnoses:: A PLAB 2 Mock- 1st Attempt

Learn how to handle angry relatives in PLAB 2 stations, addressing concerns calmly, correcting misconceptions, and managing diagnosis delays.

examiner mla

Jul 32 min read

Patient Complaint Over Antibiotic Side Effects: PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Learn how to manage a patient complaint following antibiotic-associated C. difficile colitis in this critical PLAB 2 GP consultation station.

examiner mla

Jun 152 min read

A composite image showing two adjacent scenes in a medical office. On the left, a visibly upset middle-aged woman with shoulder-length brown hair speaks angrily on the phone while holding a document, her mouth open in frustration. On the right, a calm male doctor in a white coat and stethoscope listens attentively, gesturing gently with his hand, conveying empathy and professionalism.

When Emotions Run High: Mastering the Angry Relative Scenario: A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Handle angry relatives in PLAB 2 with empathy, ethics, and clarity, especially when medication changes and legal authority like LPA are involved.

examiner mla

Jun 142 min read

A realistic digital painting of a worried mother holding her young child while speaking on the phone with a doctor. The child appears slightly unwell, and the mother’s expression conveys concern. On the other end, a professional doctor in clinical attire listens attentively in a medical office. The background subtly distinguishes the home setting of the mother from the doctor’s clinical environment, highlighting urgency, empathy, and professionalism.

Case Scenario: Foreign Body Ingestion in a Child (Button in Esophagus)

A worried mother learns her child’s swallowed button was missed on X-ray. This PLAB 2 case covers emergency management and communication.

Ann Augustin

Mar 143 min read

Case Scenario: Angry Parent of a CP Child with Recurrent Infections

Summary: This case involves managing an angry parent whose child, Dwight, has cerebral palsy and recurrent infections requiring IV...

Ann Augustin

Mar 142 min read

Medical Error with Angry Parent and Glass Foreign Body in Child's Foot

This comprehensive guide equips candidates to manage similar scenarios effectively, emphasizing professionalism, patient-centered care.

examiner mla

Dec 19, 20242 min read

Addressing an Angry Patient with Adverse Drug Reaction

Managing angry patients requires empathy, clear communication, and professionalism. Address adverse reactions with sincerity and solutions.

Ann Augustin

Nov 27, 20242 min read

Handling the Heat: A PLAB 2 Guide to Managing Angry Patients When Disclosing a Misdiagnosis

Learning to handle high-stake PLAB 2 scenarios with angry patients by learning how to disclose misdiagnoses with empathy and professionalism

Ann Augustin

Nov 6, 20242 min read

Angry Parent Complaining About Premature Baby’s Care

Manage angry parents by acknowledging concerns, apologizing, and ensuring immediate care for premature babies to prevent infection risks.

Ann Augustin

Oct 3, 20242 min read

Medical Errors: A Guide to Compassionate Disclosure and Conflict Resolution

Learn how to disclose medical errors, manage patient anger, and maintain trust with effective communication and empathy in high-pressure.

Ann Augustin

Sep 5, 20242 min read

Summary of Feedback for Scenario: Angry Patient Consultation

Recognize and address angry patient concerns, gather detailed info on infection, validate emotions, explain, apologize, offer PALS.

Ann Augustin

Jun 28, 20242 min read

Handling Angry Patients (Telephone consultation)

Mastering communication with angry patients is crucial for passing PLAB 2, and this detailed case breakdown is your roadmap to success.

examiner mla

Jun 17, 20242 min read