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PLAB 2 epilepsy counselling station showing a doctor discussing seizure management, first seizure assessment, medication compliance, driving restrictions, pregnancy advice, and seizure safety precautions with a patient in a clinical consultation setting. The image highlights key PLAB 2 communication skills, epilepsy history taking, diagnosis, management, and patient-centred counselling commonly tested in UKMLA CPSA and PLAB 2 examinations.

Epilepsy in PLAB 2: Key History, Differentials, and Management

Learn how to confidently approach epilepsy stations in PLAB 2, including seizure history, diagnosis, counselling, safety advice, and management.

Ann Augustin

6 days ago5 min read

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 Cauda Equina Syndrome station with doctor reviewing MRI findings and assessing a patient with severe back pain in a hospital setting.

Cauda Equina Syndrome: A High-Yield PLAB 2 & MSRA Guide

Master Cauda Equina Syndrome for PLAB 2 with red flags, diagnosis, MRI indications, emergency management, and exam tips.

Ann Augustin

May 294 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 anorexia nervosa consultation scenario showing a young woman discussing eating disorder symptoms, body image concerns, and mental health assessment with a doctor during a UKMLA CPSA communication skills station.

Anorexia Nervosa in PLAB 2- Symptoms, Red Flags, Key Questions, and Structured Managem

Master anorexia nervosa for PLAB 2 with history taking, SCOFF screening, red flags, refeeding syndrome, and management.

Ann Augustin

May 273 min read

PLAB 2 dermatology consultation showing a doctor examining a patient’s fungal toenail infection (onychomycosis) in a realistic hospital clinic setting.

Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection) – A High-Yield Clinical Guide for PLAB 2

A high-yield PLAB 2 guide to onychomycosis covering diagnosis, investigations, antifungals, counselling, and recurrence prevention.

Ann Augustin

May 263 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

A PLAB 2 exam-style consultation where a UK GP reassures a concerned mother about her child’s missed vaccinations and catch-up schedule.

📢 UK Childhood Vaccination Schedule (2025) & What To Do If a Dose Is Missed

Master the updated UK childhood immunisation schedule for 2025, including live vaccine rules, catch-up strategies & MMR timing tips.

Ann Augustin

Oct 14, 20252 min read

A calm GP-like doctor speaks empathetically with a teenage girl in a softly lit clinic room, symbolising safeguarding, confidentiality, and sensitive care — a scene relevant to PLAB 2 communication and ethics stations.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 6 :: Rape1: Statutory Rape Teacher Contraception

Safeguarding a 15-year-old requesting contraception: recognising abuse, applying Fraser Guidelines, and acting ethically in PLAB 2.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20252 min read

A calm bedtime scene related to a PLAB 2 pediatric counselling theme — a softly lit child’s bedroom with a glowing night-light and alarm clock on a bedside table, as a parent gently guides a toddler toward a warmly lit bathroom, symbolizing reassurance and routine.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 5 :: Challenging Parenting 5: Primary Nocturnal Enuresis

Reassure, screen red flags, and use conditioning tactics for primary nocturnal enuresis in toddlers. Practical PLAB 2 station blueprint inside.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20254 min read

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 4 :: Hearing Loss1: Idiopathic Sensorineural Hearing Loss

SSNHL is an ENT urgency. Learn a focused OSCE approach, red flags, tuning-fork tests, urgent referral, and clear, patient-friendly explanations.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20254 min read

A PLAB 2-style consultation scene showing a calm junior doctor gently talking to a medical student with a stethoscope in their bag. The setting includes a soft blue clinic room with a blurred brain poster, sink, and door in the background, symbolizing checking and hand-washing themes. The lighting is warm and natural, creating a compassionate, supportive mood.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 2 :: Psych Misc 6: OCD

OCD station demystified: structure your history, explain OCD clearly, prioritise risk, and manage with ERP-focused CBT ± SSRI, plus robust safety-netting.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20254 min read

A calm GP consultation scene suitable for PLAB 2: a supportive doctor in NHS-style attire offers nicotine replacement gum to a young mother cradling her baby, pointing to a clipboard showing a smoke-free home icon in a softly lit clinic room.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 1 :: Counseling Lifestyle3: Breast Feeding Smoking Cessation

Postnatal smoker, breastfeeding: exactly how to counsel, which treatments are safe (NRT), what to avoid, and how to structure the OSCE.

examiner mla

Oct 12, 20254 min read

A young woman wearing a teal awareness ribbon stands in front of a Union Jack flag, symbolizing cervical cancer awareness in the UK — an image suitable for a PLAB 2 learning post on women’s health and screening awareness.

🩺 Cervical Screening in the UK (HPV-First Pathway): What’s New for PLAB 2 Doctors

Master the updated 2025 HPV-first cervical screening pathway for PLAB 2 with a structured approach to results, colposcopy & reassurance.

Ann Augustin

Oct 12, 20253 min read