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Counseling

PLAB 2 genetic counselling scenario showing a doctor compassionately explaining Huntington’s disease inheritance and family planning options to a worried patient in a clinical consultation setting.

PUID: 64 || PLAB 2 Mock 4 :: CounselingCondition10: Huntington's Disease (2nd Attempt)

Learn how to approach Huntington’s disease counselling in PLAB 2 with empathy, clear genetics explanation, and safe planning.

examiner mla

May 254 min read

PLAB 2 genetic counselling station showing a doctor explaining Huntington’s disease inheritance and a Punnett square to a concerned patient in a clinical consultation setting.

PUID: 64 || PLAB 2 Mock 3 :: CounselingCondition10: Huntington's Disease (1st Attempt)

Learn how to explain Huntington’s disease inheritance, genetic testing, PGD, and counselling clearly in PLAB 2 stations.

examiner mla

May 253 min read

PLAB 2 communication station showing a doctor reassuring a patient with Gilbert’s syndrome during a calm clinical consultation about mild jaundice and bilirubin blood test results.

Understanding Gilbert’s Syndrome for PLAB 2

Learn how to explain Gilbert’s syndrome clearly in PLAB 2 with investigations, reassurance, management, and safety netting.

Ann Augustin

May 132 min read

PLAB 2 consultation scenario showing a doctor counselling a woman in a clinic about pregnancy planning and risks of sodium valproate, with a focus on safe medication management and patient-centred communication.

Valproate, Pregnancy & Folic Acid — PLAB 2 High-Yield Guide

Master the valproate pregnancy PLAB 2 station: risks, folic acid, safe switching, and structured counselling for exam success.

Ann Augustin

Apr 183 min read

Doctor having a calm and respectful discussion with a Jehovah’s Witness patient in a hospital setting, demonstrating ethical communication in a PLAB 2 scenario.

🩺 Jehovah’s Witness in Surgery: A PLAB 2 Survival Guide (Emergency & Elective)

Learn how to confidently handle Jehovah’s Witness blood refusal scenarios with ethical clarity and high-scoring communication skills in PLAB 2

Ann Augustin

Apr 93 min read

A compassionate doctor gently examining and reassuring an elderly woman in a clinical setting, illustrating osteoporosis and fragility fracture care in a PLAB 2 consultation scenario.

🦴 Fragility Fractures, Osteoporosis & Bone Turnover: A Complete PLAB 2 Guide

Master fragility fractures & osteoporosis for PLAB 2—diagnosis, DEXA, FRAX, and patient-friendly explanations made simple.

Ann Augustin

Mar 253 min read

A calm GP consultation scene suitable for PLAB 2: a supportive doctor in NHS-style attire offers nicotine replacement gum to a young mother cradling her baby, pointing to a clipboard showing a smoke-free home icon in a softly lit clinic room.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 1 :: Counseling Lifestyle3: Breast Feeding Smoking Cessation

Postnatal smoker, breastfeeding: exactly how to counsel, which treatments are safe (NRT), what to avoid, and how to structure the OSCE.

examiner mla

Oct 12, 20254 min read

A young woman wearing a teal awareness ribbon stands in front of a Union Jack flag, symbolizing cervical cancer awareness in the UK — an image suitable for a PLAB 2 learning post on women’s health and screening awareness.

🩺 Cervical Screening in the UK (HPV-First Pathway): What’s New for PLAB 2 Doctors

Master the updated 2025 HPV-first cervical screening pathway for PLAB 2 with a structured approach to results, colposcopy & reassurance.

Ann Augustin

Oct 12, 20253 min read

Flat-style illustration showing three stages of hospital care relevant to PLAB2: short medical stay, post-surgical recovery, and ICU admission.

Hospital Stay Durations in the UK:: PLAB 2 Guide

Understand typical hospital stay durations in the UK for various medical and surgical scenarios to better prepare for PLAB 2 stations.

Ann Augustin

Aug 18, 20252 min read

PLAB 2 mock test poster showing an older man with back pain, highlighting counselling for prostate cancer pain management.

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Counseling: Prostate Cancer Pain Management

Master prostate cancer back pain scenarios in PLAB 2: structured history, red flags, pain management & holistic patient care.

examiner mla

Aug 17, 20257 min read

PLAB 2 thumbnail showing a compassionate doctor holding the hand of an elderly man in a consultation room, with the patient showing subtle signs of back pain, under soft light symbolizing empathy and care.

PUID: 59 || PLAB 2 Mock :: Counseling: Prostate Cancer Pain Management

Learn how to manage metastatic prostate cancer back pain in PLAB 2, focusing on palliative care, opioids, and patient-centered goals.

examiner mla

Aug 16, 20252 min read

A consultation scene ideal for PLAB 2 practice, showing a calm doctor explaining a medical leaflet to a concerned patient with mild facial swelling, emphasizing patient education and communication skills in a clinical setting.

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Counseling-Counseling Medication: Angioedema ACEI :: 2nd Attempt

Learn how to handle ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema in PLAB 2 with a detailed, step-by-step approach to diagnosis, management, and communication.

examiner mla

Jul 29, 20257 min read

PUID: 52 || PLAB 2 Mock :: Counseling Medication: Angioedema induced by ACEI:: 2nd Attempt

Master the ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema station in PLAB 2 with this complete guide to diagnosis, emergency care, and communication.

examiner mla

Jul 29, 20252 min read

A realistic medical scene suitable for PLAB 2 preparation, showing a calm but urgent A&E setting where a junior doctor in teal scrubs assesses the airway of a patient with visible facial swelling, highlighting key clinical skills needed for emergency scenarios.

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Counseling-Counseling Medication: Angioedema ACEI :: 1st Attempt

Master ACE-inhibitor-induced angioedema in PLAB 2: clinical signs, urgent management, and how to explain it simply to patients.

examiner mla

Jul 29, 20257 min read

PUID: 52 || PLAB 2 Mock :: Counseling Medication: Angioedema induced by ACEI:: 1st Attempt

Learn how to manage ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema in PLAB 2- emergency steps, diagnosis, treatment, and communication skills covered.

examiner mla

Jul 29, 20252 min read

A PLAB 2 clinical scenario showing a South Asian male doctor examining a female patient with suspected angioedema in a simulated consultation.

Differentiating Allergic Reactions vs Bradykinin-Induced Angioedema: A Guide for PLAB 2

Distinguish allergic vs bradykinin angioedema fast in PLAB 2. Master airway risk, treatment & communication for UK emergency cases.

Ann Augustin

Jul 28, 20252 min read

An anxious middle-aged patient with visible facial swelling, especially on the lips and cheeks, seated in a GP clinic as a doctor gently assesses him, conveying a sense of urgency and care. PLAB 2.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 3 :: CounselingMedication19: ACEI induced Angioedema

Learn how to manage ACE-inhibitor-induced angioedema, a potential emergency, in this essential PLAB 2 scenario breakdown.

examiner mla

Jul 27, 20252 min read

A concerned teenage girl sits on an A&E examination bed while a female doctor gently discusses the result of a pregnancy test, creating a calm and empathetic clinical setting—ideal visual context for PLAB 2 communication scenarios.

PLAB 2 Guide: Managing a teenage Girl with Vomiting and Suspected Pregnancy

Sensitive handling of a teenage pregnancy case in A&E: confidentiality, support, safeguarding, and clinical management explained.

Ann Augustin

Jul 22, 20253 min read

A nurse in blue scrubs applies a sterile dressing to a patient's hand in a clinical setting, illustrating a PLAB 2 scenario on needlestick injury management.

Needlestick Injuries in Hospitals: What You Need to Know

Needlestick injuries in healthcare: a detailed PLAB 2 guide covering risks, first aid, PEP, ethics, and occupational health management.

Ann Augustin

Jul 16, 20252 min read

A female doctor wearing a white coat and stethoscope counsels a female traveller with a suitcase in front of her. They are sitting at a desk with a world map, vaccine vials, and syringes placed on it, representing travel immunisation planning.

Travel Vaccines: What PLAB 2 Candidates Must Know for Safe Practice in the UK

Travel vaccines explained: NHS vs private, indications, and counselling tips for PLAB 2 success in travel medicine scenarios.

Ann Augustin

Jul 14, 20252 min read