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Developmental Delay and Parental Concerns
Handling parental concerns about developmental delays requires empathy, clear communication, and structured follow-up for reassurance.
Ann Augustin
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Suicide Risk and Crisis Intervention in Adolescents
Essential steps for managing adolescent suicide risk: build trust, ensure safety, offer resources, and guide patients in crisis planning.
Ann Augustin
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Eating Disorder in a Teenage Girl (Bulimia Nervosa)
Manage bulimia in teens, addressing life-threatening risks, communicating empathetically, and referring to specialist mental health services
Ann Augustin
Oct 5, 20243 min read
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A Compassionate Approach to Breaking Bad News in Healthcare
A guide for healthcare professionals to effectively deliver bad news using the Spikes and EVE protocols with empathy and clarity.
Ann Augustin
Aug 18, 20243 min read
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Confidentiality and Legalities: How to Handle Parental Inquiries About Teenage Contraception
Balancing confidentiality and legality when a parent inquires about a teen's contraception: How to approach with care and professionalism.
Ann Augustin
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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Responsible Antibiotic Use: A Guide for Travelers Requesting Medication for Overseas Trips
Learn how to responsibly handle patient requests for antibiotics before overseas travel, focusing on assessment, education, and proper use.
Ann Augustin
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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Why Postural Hypotension Can Develop After Years on Stable Antihypertensive Medication
Discover why postural hypotension can develop even after years on stable antihypertensive medication. The potential causes and solutions.
Ann Augustin
Aug 12, 20241 min read
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Summary of Feedback for Scenario: Angry Patient Consultation
Recognize and address angry patient concerns, gather detailed info on infection, validate emotions, explain, apologize, offer PALS.
Ann Augustin
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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General Feedback on Smoking Cessation Counselling
Effective smoking cessation counseling involves brief, relevant history taking, addressing misconceptions, tailored strategies, and empathy.
examiner mla
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Breaking Bad News with compassion: Father with ICH
Learn how to deliver terminal news with empathy using the SPIKES protocol.
examiner mla
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Feedback Summary: Breaking Bad News and Dementia with Weight Loss
Examiner delves into the intricacies of effectively delivering bad news through minimizing data gathering and understanding patient concerns
examiner mla
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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Breaking Bad News Station: SPIKES Approach and Key Considerations
Delivering a terminal diagnosis is one of the most challenging tasks a doctor faces. Learn how to tackle that in your PLAB 2 exam
examiner mla
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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Handling Angry Patients (Telephone consultation)
Mastering communication with angry patients is crucial for passing PLAB 2, and this detailed case breakdown is your roadmap to success.
examiner mla
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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Approaching a Back Pain scenario
Effective back pain management involves empathy, detailed data gathering, and holistic care. Focus on patient concerns.
examiner mla
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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Scenarios with Depression causing weightloss: Examiner top tips
Detailed insights into effectively managing consultations for patients experiencing weight loss due to depression.
examiner mla
Jun 9, 20242 min read
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