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Understanding the Transition from PLAB 2 to the UKMLA: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Doctors
Learn about the shift from PLAB 2 to the UKMLA, the new UK medical licensing exam. Key changes, formats, and prep tips for aspiring doctors.
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Jul 13, 20243 min read


Mastering the PLAB 2: Lessons from Two Doctors' Journeys
Navigating the PLAB 2: Our journey from first attempt failures to success, highlighting key lessons and strategies for exam preparation.
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Jul 13, 20243 min read


How to Approach Clinical Scenarios in PLAB 2
Master PLAB 2 clinical scenarios: from history taking and examination to diagnosis and management, ensuring comprehensive care.
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Jul 13, 20243 min read


Understanding Your PLAB 2 Results
Understand your PLAB 2 results: Learn how to interpret quantitative and qualitative feedback to identify strengths and areas for improvement
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Jul 13, 20243 min read


Telephonic Consultation for Postpartum Depression: Comprehensive Data Gathering and Management
Telephonic consultation with a mother with postpartum depression: detailed history, safety assessment, empathetic support, and treatment.
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Jun 29, 20242 min read


Effective Counseling for Abnormal LFTs: A Focus on Gilbert's Syndrome
Learn how to counsel patients with abnormal LFTs, focusing on Gilbert's Syndrome. Emphasize empathy, clear communication, and follow-up
Ann Augustin
Jun 29, 20242 min read


Suspected Cancer Pathway: Effective Medical Teaching
Build rapport, check understanding, use mnemonics (FLAWS), correct errors politely, engage interactively, and emphasize referrals and follow
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Jun 29, 20242 min read


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.
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Jun 28, 20242 min read


Medical Ethics: Minor with STI
Identify STIs in minors quickly, address abuse and legal issues, involve seniors, and ensure follow-up for support and safety netting.
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Jun 24, 20242 min read


Cultural Competence: Transgender Patient with UTI
Focus on UTI symptoms, respect gender identity, gather relevant history, provide pain relief, refer to support groups, clear comminucation.
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Jun 24, 20242 min read


Participant Information Sheet for the UKMLA-CPSA (PLAB 2) Free Mock Test Study
Participate in a free mock test study for the UKMLA-CPSA (PLAB 2) exam, receive personalized feedback, and help improve exam preparation.
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Jun 23, 20242 min read


Breaking Bad News with Compassion: Cancer Diagnosis
Learn how to effectively break bad news about osteosarcoma with empathy and clarity. Focus on patient support, safety netting, and follow-up
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Jun 20, 20242 min read


General Feedback on Smoking Cessation Counselling
Effective smoking cessation counseling involves brief, relevant history taking, addressing misconceptions, tailored strategies, and empathy.
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Jun 20, 20242 min read


Breaking Bad News with compassion: Father with ICH
Learn how to deliver terminal news with empathy using the SPIKES protocol.
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Jun 19, 20242 min read


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
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Jun 19, 20243 min read


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
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Jun 17, 20242 min read


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.
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Jun 17, 20242 min read


Feedback Summary on "Neck Lump" Scenario
Always start with open questions, explain potential diagnoses, ensure patient understanding, and always include safety netting and follow-up
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Jun 12, 20242 min read


Approaching a Back Pain scenario
Effective back pain management involves empathy, detailed data gathering, and holistic care. Focus on patient concerns.
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Jun 11, 20242 min read


Scenarios with Depression causing weightloss: Examiner top tips
Detailed insights into effectively managing consultations for patients experiencing weight loss due to depression.
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Jun 9, 20242 min read
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