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A calm, focused male doctor wearing a white coat and stethoscope examines a young adult male patient who is sitting with eyes closed and head tilted slightly sideways, in a bright, modern clinic with a window and anatomical poster in the background, depicting a balance assessment in an ENT or neurology setting for a PLAB 2 exam scenario.

🌀 Vestibular Neuritis & Peripheral Vertigo: PLAB 2 High-Yield Revision

Vestibular neuritis causes acute vertigo without hearing loss. Learn clinical features, HINTS, diagnosis, and PLAB 2 management tips.

Ann Augustin

Jul 23 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 male doctor wearing glasses and a white coat points at a tablet screen while discussing results with a smiling female patient in a consulting room, with soft natural sunlight coming through the window in the background.

PUID: 42 || Vitamin D Deficiency in PLAB 2: Diagnosis, Safety Netting, and Effective Consultation, a PLAB 2 Mock- Attempt 1

Learn to approach tiredness, constipation, and vitamin D deficiency in PLAB 2 with safe, structured NHS consultations and management.

examiner mla

Jun 292 min read

A calm female doctor in a white coat holding a clipboard with a cognitive assessment sheet, conducting a memory test with an elderly male patient seated opposite her in a softly lit clinic setting, illustrating PLAB 2 memory station practice.

PUID: 42 || Suspected Dementia Assessment with Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE): A PLAB 2 mock attempt 2

Key PLAB 2 tips for cognitive assessment stations: structure, time management, and safe MMSE execution to maximise marks.

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 calm, confident male doctor in a white coat is gently explaining brain MRI results to a worried female patient in a consultation room, illustrating a PLAB 2 scenario. The doctor is holding brain scan images while the woman listens with concern, and a blurred anatomical brain poster is visible in the background.

🧠 Pituitary Adenomas in PLAB 2: Master Hormonal Disorders, Mass Effects, and Emergencies

Pituitary adenomas: hormonal excess, mass effects, and hypopituitarism explained for PLAB 2 with diagnostic, management, and OSCE tips.

Ann Augustin

Jun 274 min read

A calm female doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope gently engages in conversation with a young woman holding a tissue to her nose, depicting a reassuring clinical encounter.

Stopping the Bleed: Mastering Epistaxis - A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario Attempt 2

Master the epistaxis case in PLAB 2 with expert tips on diagnosis, first aid, risk factors, and holistic patient management.

examiner mla

Jun 252 min read

PLAB 2 scenario: A young woman sits on a sofa in a softly lit therapy room, appearing pensive with her hands near her face. A therapist beside her listens attentively, creating a calm and empathetic atmosphere.

Understanding Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) — A Guide for PLAB 2/UKMLA-CPSA Candidates

Master Interpersonal Psychotherapy for PLAB 2, know when to use IPT vs CBT, especially in grief or role-transition scenarios.

Ann Augustin

Jun 233 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 young male doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope and a female nursing student in blue scrubs are sitting together in a bright clinical room, closely reviewing an ECG printout. Both appear focused and engaged, highlighting collaboration and learning in a calm, professional setting.

Mastering the ECG Teaching Station: A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Mastering the ECG teaching station for PLAB 2: structured guidance on explaining rate, rhythm, and axis to junior colleagues.

examiner mla

Jun 152 min read

Breaking the Silence and Handling Domestic Abuse in Early Pregnancy – A PLAB 2 Scenario

Learn how to approach a sensitive PLAB 2 scenario involving early pregnancy bleeding and suspected domestic abuse with empathy and accuracy.

examiner mla

Jun 152 min read

Patient Complaint Over Antibiotic Side Effects: PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Learn how to manage a patient complaint following antibiotic-associated C. difficile colitis in this critical PLAB 2 GP consultation station.

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Jun 152 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 female pediatric doctor wearing a white coat and gloves gently examines a red rash on a young child's arm, illustrating a typical PLAB 2 clinical scenario. The child, around 3 to 4 years old, looks down quietly. The background is softly lit and neutral, emphasizing a calm clinical setting and focused medical care.

Mastering Paediatric Fever and Rash for PLAB 2 Success: A Mock Guide

Identify fever patterns and rash types in children to distinguish serious paediatric infections like Kawasaki and measles in PLAB 2.

Ann Augustin

Jun 154 min read

A teenage girl with long brown hair sits alone in a telephone call booth, holding a phone to her ear and gazing down thoughtfully at a paper in her hand. Behind the glass partition, a concerned male doctor in a white coat is seen softly focused, also on the phone, conveying a moment of quiet support and empathy.

Managing Adolescent Bulimia: A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario

Learn how to handle adolescent bulimia in PLAB 2, risk assessment, SCOFF criteria, referrals, and communication in one structured summary.

examiner mla

Jun 143 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

A concerned middle-aged man with a vivid red subconjunctival haemorrhage in his right eye being gently examined by a gloved medical professional in a clinical setting, depicting a PLAB 2-style examination scenario focused on communication and reassurance.

Subconjunctival Haemorrhage in a Patient on Aspirin – PLAB 2 Response

Do not stop aspirin in subconjunctival haemorrhage unless compelling reasons exist. Reassurance and clinical judgement are key.

Ann Augustin

Jun 122 min read