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PLAB 2 (UKMLA-CPSA) Mock Tests

PLAB 2 consultation scene showing a doctor calmly reassuring a patient with mild abdominal discomfort in a warm, minimal GP clinic setting, focusing on communication and patient comfort.

Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) for PLAB 2

Master IBS management for PLAB 2 with clear diagnosis, targeted treatment, and patient-centred communication strategies.

Ann Augustin

5 hours ago3 min read

PLAB 2 training scenario showing a doctor counselling a pregnant woman with a breech baby, with a visual illustration of the fetus in a bottom-first position inside the womb.

Breech Presentation and External Cephalic Version (ECV): A PLAB 2 Guide

Master breech presentation in PLAB 2, ECV counselling, diagnosis, risks, and delivery options explained clearly for exam success.

Ann Augustin

1 day ago3 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

2 days ago3 min read

A doctor examines a middle-aged man’s ear with an otoscope in a clinic, suggesting assessment of unilateral hearing loss in a calm ENT consultation setting.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A High-Yield Guide for PLAB 2 Candidates 🎧🧠

PLAB 2 guide to sensorineural hearing loss: recognise SSNHL emergencies, assess unilateral SNHL, and refer safely in UK practice for exams.

examiner mla

Mar 163 min read

A PLAB 2 exam-style consultation where a UK GP reassures a concerned mother about her child’s missed vaccinations and catch-up schedule.

📢 UK Childhood Vaccination Schedule (2025) & What To Do If a Dose Is Missed

Master the updated UK childhood immunisation schedule for 2025, including live vaccine rules, catch-up strategies & MMR timing tips.

Ann Augustin

Oct 14, 20252 min read

A PLAB 2-style doctor–patient consultation where a young woman looks concerned as a female doctor explains cervical screening results calmly in a clinic setting.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 8 :: LGBTQ2: LGBTQ PAP Smear

Learn how to counsel a 24-year-old woman invited for cervical screening—address misconceptions, explain procedures, and reassure.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20253 min read

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 13, 20253 min read

A calm GP-like doctor speaks empathetically with a teenage girl in a softly lit clinic room, symbolising safeguarding, confidentiality, and sensitive care — a scene relevant to PLAB 2 communication and ethics stations.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 6 :: Rape1: Statutory Rape Teacher Contraception

Safeguarding a 15-year-old requesting contraception: recognising abuse, applying Fraser Guidelines, and acting ethically in PLAB 2.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20252 min read

A calm bedtime scene related to a PLAB 2 pediatric counselling theme — a softly lit child’s bedroom with a glowing night-light and alarm clock on a bedside table, as a parent gently guides a toddler toward a warmly lit bathroom, symbolizing reassurance and routine.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 5 :: Challenging Parenting 5: Primary Nocturnal Enuresis

Reassure, screen red flags, and use conditioning tactics for primary nocturnal enuresis in toddlers. Practical PLAB 2 station blueprint inside.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20254 min read

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 4 :: Hearing Loss1: Idiopathic Sensorineural Hearing Loss

SSNHL is an ENT urgency. Learn a focused OSCE approach, red flags, tuning-fork tests, urgent referral, and clear, patient-friendly explanations.

examiner mla

Oct 12, 20254 min read

A PLAB 2-style end-of-life care scene showing a clinician’s hands offering a cup of water and a folded leaflet with a hospice icon to a patient’s family. In the softly lit background, an older patient rests in bed while a relative holds their hand. The composition conveys calm, dignity, and compassion in muted blue and amber tones.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 3 :: BBN1: Dementia Mother

Break bad news sensitively in terminal dementia: link symptoms, use SPIKES with pauses, decline harmful interventions, and pivot to palliative care.

examiner mla

Oct 12, 20253 min read

A PLAB 2-style consultation scene showing a calm junior doctor gently talking to a medical student with a stethoscope in their bag. The setting includes a soft blue clinic room with a blurred brain poster, sink, and door in the background, symbolizing checking and hand-washing themes. The lighting is warm and natural, creating a compassionate, supportive mood.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 2 :: Psych Misc 6: OCD

OCD station demystified: structure your history, explain OCD clearly, prioritise risk, and manage with ERP-focused CBT ± SSRI, plus robust safety-netting.

examiner mla

Oct 12, 20254 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

Female doctor explaining seborrheic skin lesions to a male patient during a PLAB 2-style clinical consultation, illustrating oily scalp dermatitis and a waxy seborrheic keratosis in a calm, educational setting.

🧴 Seborrheic Conditions Made Simple — A PLAB 2-Ready Guide for IMGs

Understand seborrheic conditions for PLAB 2: greasy rashes, waxy lesions, and how to explain them confidently to patients.

Ann Augustin

Oct 7, 20253 min read

An illustration for PLAB 2 showing a calm doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope, seated opposite a middle-aged patient in a UK GP consultation room, compassionately explaining a chest X-ray displayed on a computer monitor under soft, natural clinic lighting.

Lung Cancer and Its Paraneoplastic Syndromes: A PLAB 2 Revision Guide

Master lung cancer diagnosis, metastasis, paraneoplastic syndromes, and treatment essentials for PLAB 2 success in this detailed guide.

examiner mla

Oct 7, 20252 min read

A calm clinical consultation scene relevant to PLAB 2, showing a GP attentively examining a teenager’s acne-affected face in a modern, well-lit clinic, with a reassuring demeanor and minimal distractions in the room.

Acne in Clinical Practice: A PLAB 2 Candidate’s Guide

Master acne vulgaris for PLAB 2—classification, NICE treatment pathways, and how to differentiate it from rosacea or drug-induced acne.

examiner mla

Aug 24, 20253 min read

A PLAB 2 candidate, portrayed as a female doctor, carefully examines a patient’s back covered with red cherry angiomas during a clinical skin assessment.

Cherry Angiomas — PLAB-2 blog

Recognise, reassure, and refer if needed—cherry angiomas are benign, but knowing red flags is vital for PLAB 2 success.

examiner mla

Aug 21, 20253 min read

PLAB 2 illustration showing a healthcare professional advising a concerned parent about head lice treatment, highlighting paediatric care.

🧴 Head Lice: A Complete Guide for PLAB 2 Candidates

Learn how to confidently manage and reassure parents about head lice in PLAB 2 with NHS-backed advice and structured treatment plans.

examiner mla

Aug 20, 20254 min read

Minimalistic illustration of a doctor calmly discussing with a patient in a clinic, portraying supportive communication skills for PLAB2 preparation.

Intertrigo and Candida Infection – A PLAB 2 Guide

Intertrigo in PLAB 2? Learn to spot red flags, satellite lesions & manage Candida skin infections with clear, exam-focused strategies.

examiner mla

Aug 19, 20252 min read