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PLAB 2 acne counselling station demonstrating UK dermatology management of severe acne with isotretinoin (Roaccutane), including patient education, medication side effects, teratogenic risks, blood test monitoring, and specialist referral communication skills.

Adverse Effects and Safety of Roaccutane (Isotretinoin): What Every Doctor Should Know for PLAB 2

A concise UK-focused guide to isotretinoin adverse effects, monitoring, contraindications, and key PLAB 2 exam points.

Ann Augustin

May 313 min read

PLAB 2 psychiatry OSCE preparation scene showing a doctor conducting a calm Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) consultation with a patient, demonstrating empathetic communication, mental health assessment, and therapeutic doctor-patient interaction for UKMLA and PLAB 2 exam practice.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Its Variants for PLAB 2

Master CBT types, indications, OSCE communication, and high-yield psychiatry associations for PLAB 2 & UKMLA success.

Ann Augustin

May 283 min read

PLAB 2 genetic counselling station showing a doctor explaining Huntington’s disease inheritance and a Punnett square to a concerned patient in a clinical consultation setting.

PUID: 64 || PLAB 2 Mock 3 :: CounselingCondition10: Huntington's Disease (1st Attempt)

Learn how to explain Huntington’s disease inheritance, genetic testing, PGD, and counselling clearly in PLAB 2 stations.

examiner mla

May 253 min read

PLAB 2 psychiatric consultation station showing a compassionate doctor speaking with an anxious young patient with OCD symptoms in a realistic hospital clinic setting.

PUID: 64 || PLAB 2 Mock 1 :: PsychMiscOwn6: OCD (1st Attempt)

Learn how to approach OCD stations in PLAB 2 with structured psychiatric history, ICE, risk assessment, and patient-centred care.

examiner mla

May 254 min read

PLAB 2 communication skills scenario showing a doctor discussing notifiable infectious diseases and public health responsibilities with a patient during a UK clinical consultation.

Notifiable Diseases in the UK: Why Notification Matters

Learn UK notifiable diseases, public health duties, contact tracing, and outbreak control for PLAB 2 and UKMLA success.

Ann Augustin

May 193 min read

PLAB 2 sexual health consultation scenario showing a doctor assessing a woman with pelvic pain and possible pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in a UK clinical setting.

PID or Simple STI? The PLAB 2 Approach to Recognising and Managing Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Safely

Learn how to differentiate PID from simple STI cases in PLAB 2 with diagnosis tips, treatment plans, and communication skills.

Ann Augustin

May 173 min read

PLAB 2 ophthalmology station showing a doctor examining a patient with a red eye in a clinical setting, demonstrating assessment of subconjunctival haemorrhage and safe eye examination skills.

Red Eye in PLAB 2: A Structured Approach to Differentials and Red Flags

A high-yield PLAB 2 guide to red eye cases, covering emergencies, differentials, diagnosis, management, and safety netting.

Ann Augustin

May 113 min read

Doctor examining an infant with breathing difficulty while reassuring a parent in a clinical setting, demonstrating a typical PLAB 2 paediatric consultation scenario

Acute Bronchiolitis – Complete PLAB 2 Guide

A complete PLAB 2 guide to bronchiolitis—covering symptoms, progression, diagnosis, management, and communication skills.

Ann Augustin

Apr 262 min read

A doctor providing empathetic reassurance to a distressed woman during a sensitive consultation, demonstrating patient-centred communication skills in a PLAB 2 vaginismus OSCE scenario.

Vaginismus: A Complete PLAB 2 Guide (With Causes Including Vulvodynia)

Master vaginismus in PLAB 2 with a clear, empathetic approach, diagnosis, management, and communication tips to ace OSCE stations.

Ann Augustin

Apr 253 min read

Doctor examining a patient’s ear with an otoscope in a clinic setting, demonstrating ear examination skills for PLAB 2, focusing on diagnosing otitis externa, otitis media, and identifying red flag features.

Ear Infections for PLAB 2: Otitis Externa vs Otitis Media vs Malignant Otitis Externa

Master ear infections for PLAB 2: differentiate otitis externa, media, and malignant OE with key red flags and management tips.

Ann Augustin

Apr 212 min read

Portrait-style thumbnail of a calm UK doctor–patient consultation with vaccination posters in the background—reassurance and public health education, PLAB 2.

💉 When Vaccinated People Still Get the Infection — What Does It Mean? An important consideration for PLAB 2

What happens if a patient gets measles or mumps despite vaccination? Here’s how UK guidance advises on boosters and follow-up. An important PLAB 2 knowledge

Ann Augustin

Oct 22, 20253 min read