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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.

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Jul 29, 20257 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 29, 20252 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 29, 20257 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 29, 20252 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 28, 20252 min read

A PLAB 2 exam scenario showing a distressed Caucasian mother speaking to a calm, empathetic doctor in a hospital consultation room.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 8 :: AngryFromBeginning4: IV Missed Allergy

Handle angry parents professionally in PLAB 2 by recognizing emotions, acknowledging errors, and offering structured resolution steps.

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Jul 27, 20252 min read

A mother gently examines her baby’s scalp for cradle cap, illustrating a typical PLAB 2 paediatrics scenario focused on parental reassurance.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 7 :: Rash16: Cradle Cap

Master the PLAB 2 station on cradle cap with this expert guide—clinical insight, communication tips, and management you can trust.

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Jul 27, 20252 min read

A PLAB 2 clinical scenario showing a concerned mother holding her rash-covered child in a GP setting, with a doctor assessing the situation.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 6 :: FeverishChild11: Kawasaki Disease

Master Kawasaki Disease in PLAB 2: Learn how to spot key signs, manage urgency, and avoid common pitfalls in this high-yield paediatric case.

examiner mla

Jul 27, 20252 min read

A PLAB 2 exam scenario showing a female doctor teaching EpiPen use to a concerned mother, demonstrating key skills for the PLAB 2 OSCE.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 5 :: TeachingProcedures4: EpiPen

Master the EpiPen and anaphylaxis discharge station with this detailed PLAB 2 guide. Learn the key steps to teach, demonstrate, and reassure.

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Jul 27, 20252 min read

A doctor consults a mother and her daughter in a calm clinic setting, portraying a typical PLAB 2 scenario on pediatric vaccine counselling.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 4 :: Vaccination3: 2 Years Influenza Vaccination

A PLAB 2 scenario tackling flu vaccine hesitancy—explain, reassure, and empower while addressing ethical and cultural concerns empathetically.

examiner mla

Jul 27, 20252 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 27, 20252 min read

A concerned middle-aged woman sitting tensely in a GP's consultation room, with soft lighting and a doctor's desk in the background, reflecting a serious but safe medical environment. PLAB 2.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 2 :: Confidentiality With Family1: Underage Contraception Mother

Learn to navigate confidentiality, safeguarding, and parental distress in PLAB 2 with this complex case of adolescent contraception.

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Jul 27, 20252 min read

A warm, softly lit portrait-style image of one hand gently cradling another, symbolizing empathy and support—ideal for a PLAB 2 communication skills blog.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 1 :: BBN1: Dementia Mother

Compassionately deliver terminal dementia diagnosis using SPIKES; explain shift to palliative care, manage emotion, plan support.

examiner mla

Jul 27, 20252 min read

A mother gently holds her smiling baby with cradle cap in a clinical setting, representing a PLAB 2 consultation scenario on infant skin conditions.

👶 Cradle Cap in PLAB 2: What to Know & How to Explain It to Parents

Learn how to confidently assess and manage cradle cap in PLAB 2, differentiate it from seborrheic dermatitis, and reassure parents.

Ann Augustin

Jul 26, 20253 min read

A calm, focused doctor attentively listening to a patient during a consultation in a GP setting — ideal for illustrating PLAB 2 exam scenarios involving communication and empathy.

Understanding and Using ICE in Medical Practice

Use ICE—Ideas, Concerns, Expectations—to unlock deeper rapport and improve patient-centered consultations in your PLAB 2 journey.

Ann Augustin

Jul 26, 20253 min read

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Medical Ethics-Underage Contraception Request at GP Clinic :: 2nd Attempt

Master the emergency contraception PLAB 2 station with expert tips on safeguarding, Fraser competence, and patient-centred care.

examiner mla

Jul 25, 20258 min read

A South Asian teenage girl with a serious expression holds a blister pack of white pills, representing a PLAB 2 emergency contraception scenario.

PUID 50:: Underage Contraception Request GP:: A PLAB 2 Mock:: 2nd Attempt

Master PLAB 2's contraception case with expert tips on safeguarding, emergency pill, and patient-centred communication.

examiner mla

Jul 25, 20252 min read

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Medical Ethics-Underage Contraception Request at GP Clinic :: 1st Attempt

Master the emergency contraception PLAB 2 case with a structured approach to safeguarding, consent, and sensitive patient care.

examiner mla

Jul 25, 20257 min read

PLAB 2 scenario showing a South Asian female doctor conducting a sensitive consultation with a distressed teenage girl in a clinical setting, highlighting key communication and safeguarding skills essential for the UK medical licensing exam.

PUID 50:: Underage Contraception Request GP:: A PLAB 2 Mock:: 1st Attempt

Emergency contraception in teens: assess Gillick competence, safeguard, educate on STI prevention, and ensure responsible management. A PLAB 2 must watch and read!

examiner mla

Jul 24, 20252 min read

A medical consultation scene showing a young male doctor with a stethoscope explaining benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to an older male patient, who holds an anatomical diagram of the prostate and bladder; the doctor appears empathetic and attentive, emphasizing the patient-centered approach typical in PLAB 2 OSCE scenarios.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – A PLAB 2 Guide

Master BPH in PLAB 2 with this structured guide: from LUTS to DRE, PSA, meds, ED concerns & patient-friendly explanations.

Ann Augustin

Jul 24, 20253 min read