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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 263 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.

examiner mla

Jul 242 min read

PLAB 2 Mock Test Feedback :: ENT :: Epistaxis :: Attempt1

Mock Date: 25/06/2025 Case 1 :: Attempt 1 Topic: ENT Case Name: Epistaxis Action Items: Practice and Review the case in the OSCE workbench: Click Here Watch the (Private) Mock Test Video Recording: Click Here Read the Case Blog: Click Here Additional Resources: Click Here Deep Dive into your (Private) performance below: Scenario Summary: Miss Lynn Taylor, a 25-year-old teacher, presents with recurrent nosebleeds. She experiences these episodes a few times a month, especially

examiner mla

Jun 296 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.

examiner mla

Jun 292 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 285 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.

examiner mla

Jun 252 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 244 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 192 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 183 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 152 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 152 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 152 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 142 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 142 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 122 min read