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PLAB 2 (UKMLA-CPSA) Mock Tests

A calm female doctor in a white coat holding a clipboard with a cognitive assessment sheet, conducting a memory test with an elderly male patient seated opposite her in a softly lit clinic setting, illustrating PLAB 2 memory station practice.

PUID: 42 || Suspected Dementia Assessment with Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE): A PLAB 2 mock attempt 2

Key PLAB 2 tips for cognitive assessment stations: structure, time management, and safe MMSE execution to maximise marks.

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Jun 29, 20252 min read

A calm elderly woman with short grey hair and a thoughtful expression sits in a clinic setting, wearing a beige top, with a doctor’s hand resting gently on her shoulder in reassurance. The background is softly blurred, creating a warm, professional medical environment.

PUID: 42 ||Suspected Dementia Assessment with Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE): A PLAB 2 mock attempt 1

Learn a structured approach to dementia assessment in PLAB 2, with key MMSE tips, differential diagnosis, and management strategies.

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Jun 29, 20252 min read

A thoughtful elderly woman with short white hair sits on a beige sofa, wearing a light brown long-sleeve top, gazing out of a window with a contemplative expression. Warm natural sunlight softly illuminates her face, highlighting her gentle wrinkles, evoking the kind of empathetic observation expected in a PLAB 2 memory loss or dementia station.

🧠 Alzheimer’s Disease: Quick PLAB 2 Revision

Understand Alzheimer’s disease for PLAB 2: clinical features, diagnosis, management, risk factors, and preventive strategies summarised.

Ann Augustin

Jun 28, 20252 min read

A calm female doctor wearing a white lab coat and stethoscope explains Vitamin D deficiency to a middle-aged female patient in a clinic setting, pointing to a digital tablet displaying a bone density chart with coloured zones and a skeletal diagram, simulating a typical PLAB 2 examination scenario.

☀️ Vitamin D: Metabolism, Functions, Deficiency, and Clinical Approach

Learn Vitamin D deficiency diagnosis, management, communication tips, and UK practice relevance for PLAB 2 endocrine-muskuloskeletal stations.

Ann Augustin

Jun 28, 20253 min read

A calm elderly man sitting in a clinic with a doctor holding a cognitive assessment sheet showing geometric shapes, as they discuss the test together in a bright, neutral clinical setting, commonly used in PLAB 2 cognitive assessment scenarios.

🧠 Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) – A Structured Guide

Learn how to perform and interpret the MMSE effectively in PLAB 2 cognitive assessment stations with this practical structured guide.

Ann Augustin

Jun 28, 20255 min read

A calm, confident male doctor in a white coat is gently explaining brain MRI results to a worried female patient in a consultation room, illustrating a PLAB 2 scenario. The doctor is holding brain scan images while the woman listens with concern, and a blurred anatomical brain poster is visible in the background.

🧠 Pituitary Adenomas in PLAB 2: Master Hormonal Disorders, Mass Effects, and Emergencies

Pituitary adenomas: hormonal excess, mass effects, and hypopituitarism explained for PLAB 2 with diagnostic, management, and OSCE tips.

Ann Augustin

Jun 27, 20254 min read

A calm pregnant woman sits on an examination table with her eyes closed, wearing a pink t-shirt and grey leggings, while a midwife in blue scrubs measures her blood pressure using a manual sphygmomanometer and stethoscope in a bright, neatly organised antenatal clinic room. A fetal development poster and shelves in the background suggest structured clinical care, reflecting a realistic PLAB 2 antenatal scenario.

Preeclampsia: A PLAB 2 Clinical Approach for Safe and Effective OSCE Practice

Preeclampsia at 38 weeks: diagnosis, risk factors, investigations, management, and safe structured communication for PLAB 2 OSCE.

Ann Augustin

Jun 27, 20253 min read

A calm female doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope gently engages in conversation with a young woman holding a tissue to her nose, depicting a reassuring clinical encounter.

Stopping the Bleed: Mastering Epistaxis - A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario Attempt 2

Master the epistaxis case in PLAB 2 with expert tips on diagnosis, first aid, risk factors, and holistic patient management.

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Jun 25, 20252 min read

A young adult of South Asian or Middle Eastern appearance sits calmly in a clinic setting, holding a tissue to their nose while a healthcare professional gestures supportively beside them, representing nasal bleed evaluation and reassurance.

Stopping the Bleed: Mastering Epistaxis - A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario Attempt 1

Master epistaxis management in PLAB 2—learn to differentiate, diagnose, and treat nasal bleeds effectively with expert insight.

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Jun 25, 20252 min read

PLAB 2: A concerned male doctor wearing a white coat and blue gloves gently examines a female patient’s nose under medical lighting in a clinical room.

👃 Epistaxis in PLAB 2: When Is It Worrisome and What Should You Do?

Master epistaxis management in PLAB 2: spot red flags, differentiate bleeds, and ensure safe, effective patient care.

Ann Augustin

Jun 25, 20252 min read

PLAB 2 scenario: A young transgender woman with shoulder-length brown hair consults a calm, respectful female doctor in a clinical setting. The doctor gently holds the patient’s arm, conveying empathy and professionalism.

🏳️‍🌈 Consulting Transgender Patients in PLAB 2: Cultural Competence Without Assumptions

PLAB 2 guidance: Respect the identity, treat the symptoms. Here’s how to approach common presentations in transgender patients with clinical focus and empathy.

Ann Augustin

Jun 24, 20254 min read

PLAB 2 scenario: A young woman sits on a sofa in a softly lit therapy room, appearing pensive with her hands near her face. A therapist beside her listens attentively, creating a calm and empathetic atmosphere.

Understanding Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) — A Guide for PLAB 2/UKMLA-CPSA Candidates

Master Interpersonal Psychotherapy for PLAB 2, know when to use IPT vs CBT, especially in grief or role-transition scenarios.

Ann Augustin

Jun 23, 20253 min read

A photograph captures a PLAB 2 exam scenario where a female healthcare professional compassionately engages with a distressed new mother holding her baby, reflecting empathy and communication skills in a clinical setting.

Understanding Postpartum Depression: Types, Severity & Management

Understand, diagnose, and manage postpartum mental health disorders confidently in PLAB 2 with our essential guide for UK clinical stations.

Ann Augustin

Jun 23, 20253 min read

A soft-focused, portrait-style image of a doctor in a white coat and stethoscope gently holding the hand of a distressed family member in a quiet hospital room, conveying empathy, support, and compassionate communication.

Breaking Bad News, Post-Surgical Stroke Case: PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Master the SPIKES protocol in PLAB 2's breaking bad news scenario: compassionately deliver post-op stroke diagnosis to a relative.

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Jun 19, 20252 min read

A doctor sitting across from a distressed relative in a softly lit hospital room, gently holding their hand with a compassionate expression. The setting includes a hospital bed and medical equipment in the background, subtly highlighting empathy and emotional support.

Breaking bad news transition to Palliative Care for an Unconscious Stroke Patient: PLAB 2 Mock Attempt 2

Master the art of breaking bad news in PLAB 2. Learn to manage time, convey prognosis, and support relatives with structured empathy.

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Jun 19, 20252 min read

A compassionate male doctor in a white coat sits beside a worried woman in a softly lit hospital room. He gently holds her hand in support, while she looks down with concern. In the background, a hospital bed and medical monitor are dimly visible, emphasizing the emotional moment and human connection.

Breaking bad news transition to Palliative Care for an Unconscious Stroke Patient: PLAB 2 Mock Attempt 1

Learn how to deliver difficult news and manage end-of-life care in PLAB 2 with confidence using the SPIKES protocol and GMC-aligned strategies

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Jun 19, 20252 min read

A digital educational graphic for PLAB 2 preparation features the title "PALLIATIVE CARE" with the subtitle "Treatment for comfort and dignity." It includes an illustration of a compassionate nurse gently holding the hand of an elderly patient in bed. To the right, a red circle with a slash overlays an image of antibiotic capsules, along with the text "Antibiotics not generally used," emphasizing the comfort-focused approach of palliative care commonly assessed in PLAB 2 scenarios.

🩺 Antibiotics at the End of Life: Comfort First, Not Cure: A PLAB 2 mock Scenario

PLAB 2-relevant visual emphasizes that antibiotics in palliative care should prioritize comfort over cure, reflecting UK guidance. It highlights symptom relief and shared decision-making as essential principles for palliative scenarios assessed in PLAB 2.

Ann Augustin

Jun 18, 20253 min read

A young male doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope and a female nursing student in blue scrubs are sitting together in a bright clinical room, closely reviewing an ECG printout. Both appear focused and engaged, highlighting collaboration and learning in a calm, professional setting.

Mastering the ECG Teaching Station: A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Mastering the ECG teaching station for PLAB 2: structured guidance on explaining rate, rhythm, and axis to junior colleagues.

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Jun 15, 20252 min read

Breaking the Silence and Handling Domestic Abuse in Early Pregnancy – A PLAB 2 Scenario

Learn how to approach a sensitive PLAB 2 scenario involving early pregnancy bleeding and suspected domestic abuse with empathy and accuracy.

examiner mla

Jun 15, 20252 min read

A middle-aged man with short dark hair sits alone in a dimly lit room, wearing a gray sweater. He is turned slightly away from the camera, eyes closed, and resting his hand on his forehead, expressing deep emotional distress and solitude.

A Complete Guide to Diagnosing and Managing Post-Trauma Stress: A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Learn how to approach a PTSD case after a car accident in PLAB 2: symptom recognition, mental health risk screening, and empathetic care.

examiner mla

Jun 15, 20252 min read