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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 124 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 123 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 182 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 167 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 162 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 297 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 292 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 297 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 292 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 282 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 272 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 223 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 162 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 142 min read

Alt text: A PLAB 2 candidate, portrayed as a South Asian female doctor, explains a genetic family tree to a patient during a simulated counseling station.

PUID: 42 || PLAB 2 Mock 5 :: CounselingCondition10: Huntingtons Disease

Master Huntington’s disease counseling with clear genetic risk explanation, inheritance patterns, and sensitive patient communication.

examiner mla

Jul 132 min read

Illustration related to PLAB 2 exam preparation showing a woman with a headache, hands on her temples, with red lightning bolts indicating pain, alongside text highlighting key PLAB 2 topics like headache assessment, red flags, education, and management strategies

PUID: 42 || PLAB 2 Mock 4:: CounselingMedication17: Medication Overuse Headache

Master the PLAB 2 headache station: Learn how to diagnose, manage, and communicate effectively in a medication overuse headache case.

examiner mla

Jul 132 min read

PLAB 2 Mock Test Feedback:: Counseling:: PSA Asymptomatic Friend With Prostate CA

Counselling an anxious asymptomatic man requesting PSA testing – risks, benefits, limitations, and ethical shared decision-making.

examiner mla

Jul 77 min read

A middle-aged male patient with short gray hair sits calmly in a consultation room, listening attentively to a doctor in a white coat who gestures reassuringly, in a warm, neutral clinical setting.

PSA Testing Counselling for Asymptomatic Patient: A PLAB 2 Mock

Learn how to effectively counsel asymptomatic patients requesting PSA testing for prostate cancer screening in PLAB 2 scenarios.

examiner mla

Jul 72 min read

Illustration of a calm, middle-aged ethnically diverse man speaking with a doctor in a clinic setting, with a subtle overlay of a PSA blood test vial and a prostate anatomical diagram in soft neutral tones.

📝 PSA Testing – A Complete High-Yield Guide for PLAB 2

Understand PSA testing, causes of elevated PSA, when to refer for prostate cancer, and counselling tips for PLAB 2 success.

Ann Augustin

Jul 72 min read

Digital illustration of a friendly female doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope, warmly talking to a slightly anxious male patient wearing a burnt orange sweater. The background is light blue with subtle icons depicting a house, a human head with a heart representing mental health, and supportive hands representing social care.”

🏛️Authorities and Organisations for Support via GP Referral or Signposting

Learn how to integrate social prescribing and community support services effectively in your PLAB 2 consultations to provide holistic care.

Ann Augustin

Jul 73 min read