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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.

examiner mla

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.

examiner mla

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

examiner mla

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.

examiner mla

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

Patient Complaint Over Antibiotic Side Effects: PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Learn how to manage a patient complaint following antibiotic-associated C. difficile colitis in this critical PLAB 2 GP consultation station.

examiner mla

Jun 15, 20252 min read

Delivering Bad News and Initiating Palliative Care – A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Breaking bad news in PLAB 2: Mastering the SPIKES protocol for transitioning stroke patients to palliative care with empathy and clarity.

examiner mla

Jun 15, 20252 min read

A concerned middle-aged man in a dark sweater listens intently as a doctor in a white coat and stethoscope explains medical results. The doctor holds a document and gestures empathetically during their conversation in a bright, clinical setting.

Counseling Barrett’s Esophagus: A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Learn how to counsel a patient diagnosed with Barrett’s Esophagus post-endoscopy, covering communication, diagnosis, and management.

examiner mla

Jun 15, 20252 min read

A middle-aged male doctor in a white coat is attentively speaking to a young adult male patient lying in a hospital bed. The patient, dressed in a blue gown and covered with a white blanket, looks engaged in the conversation. A supportive woman sits beside him, gently holding his arm. The setting is a calm, well-lit hospital room with a neutral background.

First Seizure in A Young Adult: Cracking the Viral Encephalitis Code – PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Diagnosing a young adult's first seizure: Encephalitis vs. meningitis? Key PLAB 2 insights from a critical emergency scenario.

examiner mla

Jun 15, 20252 min read

A two-year-old child with a reddish rash on the arms and face is being held by an adult in a clinic. A female doctor in a light blue shirt and stethoscope observes the child attentively in a clean, well-lit medical examination room.

How to Spot and Manage Kawasaki Disease in a Feverish Child: PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Master Kawasaki Disease diagnosis in PLAB 2: Learn how to handle pediatric fever with rash, red flags, and urgent referrals like a pro.

examiner mla

Jun 15, 20252 min read

A female pediatric doctor wearing a white coat and gloves gently examines a red rash on a young child's arm, illustrating a typical PLAB 2 clinical scenario. The child, around 3 to 4 years old, looks down quietly. The background is softly lit and neutral, emphasizing a calm clinical setting and focused medical care.

Mastering Paediatric Fever and Rash for PLAB 2 Success: A Mock Guide

Identify fever patterns and rash types in children to distinguish serious paediatric infections like Kawasaki and measles in PLAB 2.

Ann Augustin

Jun 15, 20254 min read

A teenage girl with long brown hair sits alone in a telephone call booth, holding a phone to her ear and gazing down thoughtfully at a paper in her hand. Behind the glass partition, a concerned male doctor in a white coat is seen softly focused, also on the phone, conveying a moment of quiet support and empathy.

Managing Adolescent Bulimia: A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Learn how to handle adolescent bulimia in PLAB 2, risk assessment, SCOFF criteria, referrals, and communication in one structured summary.

examiner mla

Jun 14, 20253 min read

A composite image showing two adjacent scenes in a medical office. On the left, a visibly upset middle-aged woman with shoulder-length brown hair speaks angrily on the phone while holding a document, her mouth open in frustration. On the right, a calm male doctor in a white coat and stethoscope listens attentively, gesturing gently with his hand, conveying empathy and professionalism.

When Emotions Run High: Mastering the Angry Relative Scenario: A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Handle angry relatives in PLAB 2 with empathy, ethics, and clarity, especially when medication changes and legal authority like LPA are involved.

examiner mla

Jun 14, 20252 min read

PLAB 2 Mock Scenario: Breaking Bad News in Terminal Dementia – A Guide to Compassionate and Ethical Communication

Explaining terminal dementia and palliative care in PLAB 2: how to handle carer concerns with empathy, clarity, and clinical precision.

examiner mla

Jun 14, 20252 min read

A middle-aged male doctor in a white coat sits across from a young woman in a beige sweater. The doctor listens attentively with a notepad in hand, while the woman looks concerned, resting her head on one hand. They are in a calm, well-lit consultation room, creating a private and professional atmosphere.

Compassionate Abortion Counseling, A Guide to Risk, Reassurance & Respectful Communication: A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Counseling a patient for surgical abortion: Address fertility concerns, explain risks clearly, and support patient choices empathetically.

examiner mla

Jun 14, 20252 min read

A doctor gently discussing mental health therapy with a patient in a calm, confidential GP consultation room, simulating a PLAB 2 station scenario.

Understanding CBT in the UK: Formats, Failures, and Next Steps

In PLAB 2 stations, show empathy and structure when a patient says “CBT didn’t work” – review past therapy, explore NICE-aligned alternatives, and support the next steps.

Ann Augustin

Jun 12, 20252 min read

A concerned middle-aged man with a vivid red subconjunctival haemorrhage in his right eye being gently examined by a gloved medical professional in a clinical setting, depicting a PLAB 2-style examination scenario focused on communication and reassurance.

Subconjunctival Haemorrhage in a Patient on Aspirin – PLAB 2 Response

Do not stop aspirin in subconjunctival haemorrhage unless compelling reasons exist. Reassurance and clinical judgement are key.

Ann Augustin

Jun 12, 20252 min read