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PLAB 2 (UKMLA-CPSA) Mock Tests

PLAB 2 epilepsy counselling station showing a doctor discussing seizure management, first seizure assessment, medication compliance, driving restrictions, pregnancy advice, and seizure safety precautions with a patient in a clinical consultation setting. The image highlights key PLAB 2 communication skills, epilepsy history taking, diagnosis, management, and patient-centred counselling commonly tested in UKMLA CPSA and PLAB 2 examinations.

Epilepsy in PLAB 2: Key History, Differentials, and Management

Learn how to confidently approach epilepsy stations in PLAB 2, including seizure history, diagnosis, counselling, safety advice, and management.

Ann Augustin

Jun 95 min read

PLAB 2 acne counselling station demonstrating UK dermatology management of severe acne with isotretinoin (Roaccutane), including patient education, medication side effects, teratogenic risks, blood test monitoring, and specialist referral communication skills.

Adverse Effects and Safety of Roaccutane (Isotretinoin): What Every Doctor Should Know for PLAB 2

A concise UK-focused guide to isotretinoin adverse effects, monitoring, contraindications, and key PLAB 2 exam points.

Ann Augustin

May 313 min read

PLAB 2 Cauda Equina Syndrome station with doctor reviewing MRI findings and assessing a patient with severe back pain in a hospital setting.

Cauda Equina Syndrome: A High-Yield PLAB 2 & MSRA Guide

Master Cauda Equina Syndrome for PLAB 2 with red flags, diagnosis, MRI indications, emergency management, and exam tips.

Ann Augustin

May 294 min read

PLAB 2 psychiatry OSCE preparation scene showing a doctor conducting a calm Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) consultation with a patient, demonstrating empathetic communication, mental health assessment, and therapeutic doctor-patient interaction for UKMLA and PLAB 2 exam practice.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Its Variants for PLAB 2

Master CBT types, indications, OSCE communication, and high-yield psychiatry associations for PLAB 2 & UKMLA success.

Ann Augustin

May 283 min read

PLAB 2 anorexia nervosa consultation scenario showing a young woman discussing eating disorder symptoms, body image concerns, and mental health assessment with a doctor during a UKMLA CPSA communication skills station.

Anorexia Nervosa in PLAB 2- Symptoms, Red Flags, Key Questions, and Structured Managem

Master anorexia nervosa for PLAB 2 with history taking, SCOFF screening, red flags, refeeding syndrome, and management.

Ann Augustin

May 273 min read

PLAB 2 dermatology consultation showing a doctor examining a patient’s fungal toenail infection (onychomycosis) in a realistic hospital clinic setting.

Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection) – A High-Yield Clinical Guide for PLAB 2

A high-yield PLAB 2 guide to onychomycosis covering diagnosis, investigations, antifungals, counselling, and recurrence prevention.

Ann Augustin

May 263 min read

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 Psychiatry Station - OCD Doctor taking a focused history with empathy to assess obsessive thoughts, compulsions, triggers and impact on daily life.

PUID: 64 || PLAB 2 Mock 2 :: PsychMiscOwn6: OCD (2nd Attempt)

Learn how to confidently approach an OCD psychiatry station in PLAB 2 with focused history, empathy, diagnosis, and management.

examiner mla

May 253 min read

PLAB 2 psychiatric consultation station showing a compassionate doctor speaking with an anxious young patient with OCD symptoms in a realistic hospital clinic setting.

PUID: 64 || PLAB 2 Mock 1 :: PsychMiscOwn6: OCD (1st Attempt)

Learn how to approach OCD stations in PLAB 2 with structured psychiatric history, ICE, risk assessment, and patient-centred care.

examiner mla

May 254 min read

PLAB 2 communication skills scenario showing a doctor discussing notifiable infectious diseases and public health responsibilities with a patient during a UK clinical consultation.

Notifiable Diseases in the UK: Why Notification Matters

Learn UK notifiable diseases, public health duties, contact tracing, and outbreak control for PLAB 2 and UKMLA success.

Ann Augustin

May 193 min read

PLAB 2 sexual health consultation scenario showing a doctor assessing a woman with pelvic pain and possible pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in a UK clinical setting.

PID or Simple STI? The PLAB 2 Approach to Recognising and Managing Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Safely

Learn how to differentiate PID from simple STI cases in PLAB 2 with diagnosis tips, treatment plans, and communication skills.

Ann Augustin

May 173 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 ophthalmology station showing a doctor examining a patient with a red eye in a clinical setting, demonstrating assessment of subconjunctival haemorrhage and safe eye examination skills.

Red Eye in PLAB 2: A Structured Approach to Differentials and Red Flags

A high-yield PLAB 2 guide to red eye cases, covering emergencies, differentials, diagnosis, management, and safety netting.

Ann Augustin

May 113 min read

Mastering Psychosis Assessment in PLAB 2: A High-Yield OSCE Guide

Master psychosis assessment for PLAB 2 with a structured, high-yield guide covering hallucinations, delusions, risk, and OSCE tips.

Ann Augustin

May 34 min read

Doctor examining an infant with breathing difficulty while reassuring a parent in a clinical setting, demonstrating a typical PLAB 2 paediatric consultation scenario

Acute Bronchiolitis – Complete PLAB 2 Guide

A complete PLAB 2 guide to bronchiolitis—covering symptoms, progression, diagnosis, management, and communication skills.

Ann Augustin

Apr 262 min read

A doctor providing empathetic reassurance to a distressed woman during a sensitive consultation, demonstrating patient-centred communication skills in a PLAB 2 vaginismus OSCE scenario.

Vaginismus: A Complete PLAB 2 Guide (With Causes Including Vulvodynia)

Master vaginismus in PLAB 2 with a clear, empathetic approach, diagnosis, management, and communication tips to ace OSCE stations.

Ann Augustin

Apr 253 min read

Doctor examining a patient’s ear with an otoscope in a clinic setting, demonstrating ear examination skills for PLAB 2, focusing on diagnosing otitis externa, otitis media, and identifying red flag features.

Ear Infections for PLAB 2: Otitis Externa vs Otitis Media vs Malignant Otitis Externa

Master ear infections for PLAB 2: differentiate otitis externa, media, and malignant OE with key red flags and management tips.

Ann Augustin

Apr 212 min read

A patient holding one side of the face with sharp electric shock-like pain triggered by touch, illustrating trigeminal neuralgia for a PLAB 2 clinical scenario.

Trigeminal Neuralgia – Complete PLAB 2 Guide

Master trigeminal neuralgia for PLAB 2: classic triggers, diagnosis, red flags, and carbamazepine management made simple.

Ann Augustin

Apr 202 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