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A middle-aged male doctor empathetically communicates serious news to a distressed female carer in a quiet hospital setting, representing a typical PLAB 2 scenario on breaking bad news and palliative care.

PUID: 42 || PLAB 2 Mock 1 :: BBN1: Dementia Mother

Master the art of breaking bad news in PLAB 2 with this comprehensive SPIKES-based guide to managing end-stage dementia scenarios.

examiner mla

Jul 13, 20252 min read

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Symptomatic Differential Medicine-Suspected Dementia:: 2nd Attempt

Avoid common PLAB 2 pitfalls – disorganised consultation, poor diagnosis, weak management. Master structured and patient-centred approaches.

examiner mla

Jul 10, 20257 min read

A young empathetic doctor listens attentively to an elderly South Asian man looking concerned, both seated across a desk in a calm clinic setting, representing PLAB 2 consultation practice.

Dementia Assessment and Differentials:: PLAB 2 Mock 2nd attempt

Master dementia assessment in PLAB 2: key data gathering, MMSE tips, and structured management to maximise your station marks.

examiner mla

Jul 10, 20253 min read

Portrait of a calm elderly woman with light gray hair and a thoughtful expression, with a subtle brain icon overlay representing memory assessment, used for PLAB 2 memory assessment revision.

Dementia Assessment and Differentials:: PLAB 2 Mock 1st attempt

Learn how to differentiate delirium and dementia efficiently in PLAB 2, perform focused MMSE, and manage cognitive decline cases effectively.

examiner mla

Jul 10, 20252 min read

Illustration of a young child sleeping peacefully on their side under a blanket, with a dreamy thought bubble above showing two contrasting images: a calm, smiling face representing a pleasant dream, and a ghostly screaming figure representing a night terror. The scene, designed for PLAB 2 preparation, is in soft pastel blue and lavender tones, evoking nighttime calmness.

🌙 Night Terrors vs Nightmares – A Comprehensive Guide for PLAB 2

Differentiate night terrors vs nightmares for PLAB 2. Presentation, management, and communication tips for paediatric sleep disorders.

Ann Augustin

Jul 8, 20254 min read

Illustration for a PLAB 2 scenario showing a calm, middle-aged ethnically diverse man consulting a doctor in a clinic, with a soft overlay of a PSA blood test vial and a prostate anatomical diagram in neutral tones.

📝 PSA Testing – A Complete High-Yield Guide for PLAB 2

Understand PSA testing, causes of elevated PSA, when to refer for prostate cancer, and counselling tips for PLAB 2 success.

Ann Augustin

Jul 7, 20252 min read

Digital illustration for a PLAB 2 scenario showing a friendly female doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope, warmly speaking to a slightly anxious male patient in a burnt orange sweater. The light blue background features subtle icons of a house, a head with a heart for mental health, and hands for social care—illustrating GP-led referrals and holistic patient support.

🏛️Authorities and Organisations for Support via GP Referral or Signposting

Learn how to integrate social prescribing and community support services effectively in your PLAB 2 consultations to provide holistic care.

Ann Augustin

Jul 7, 20253 min read

PLAB 2 Mock Test Feedback :: Investigation Counseling ::: Vit D Deficiency :: Attempt 1

Counselling a patient with Vitamin D deficiency: causes, risks, treatment, prevention, and communication approach for PLAB 2.

examiner mla

Jul 5, 20257 min read

A compassionate female doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope gently talking to an angry middle-aged woman with folded arms, in a clinical setting with blurred CT brain scans in the background, conveying empathy and serious discussion.

Angry Relative Stations: Handling Missed Lung Cancer Diagnoses:: A PLAB 2 Mock- 2nd Attempt

Learn how to tackle lung cancer breaking bad news PLAB 2 scenarios with structured diagnosis, management, and empathetic communication.

examiner mla

Jul 3, 20252 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 29, 20252 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 28, 20255 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 27, 20254 min read

A photograph shows a female doctor of South Asian descent in a white coat with a stethoscope around her neck, attentively speaking to a young male patient wearing a green T-shirt in a clinical setting, illustrating a typical PLAB 2 communication and ethics scenario.

Partner Notification and Contact Tracing in the UK — A Guide for PLAB 2 Candidates

Master partner notification for STIs in PLAB 2. Learn when to inform, when to refer, and how to uphold confidentiality & ethics.

Ann Augustin

Jun 6, 20252 min read

A PLAB 2 scenario showing a doctor in a white lab coat empathetically consulting a concerned middle-aged male patient in a room with a lung diagram on the wall, suggesting a discussion about respiratory findings.

🩺 Suspected Mesothelioma in GP Clinic: A guide to PLAB 2

Suspect cancer in PLAB 2? Know when to refer and when to break bad news—timing matters more than you think.

Ann Augustin

May 27, 20252 min read

A young adult male patient sits in a GP consultation room, looking down with discomfort, indicating leg weakness, while a female GP in a white coat attentively listens. The room includes a desk, stethoscope, and a leaflet stand, reflecting a typical UK GP setting.

Sensory Ataxia from Nitrous Oxide Poisoning: A Hidden Danger in PLAB 2 Neurology Stations

Recognize and manage Vitamin B12 deficiency due to nitrous oxide use—navigate neurology, ethics, and communication in PLAB 2.

Ann Augustin

May 15, 20252 min read