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PUID: 52 || PLAB 2 Mock :: Medicine Symptomatic Differentials: Acute On Chronic Pancreatitis

Master the PLAB 2 pancreatitis case with this complete guide—diagnosis, management, communication, and patient-centred care tips.

examiner mla

Aug 162 min read

PLAB 2 educational infographic illustrating breast engorgement, mastitis, and breast abscess with simple diagrams and clinical descriptions.

Breast Engorgement vs Mastitis vs Breast Abscess: What PLAB 2 Doctors Must Know

Differentiate and manage postpartum breast pain confidently in PLAB 2—engorgement, mastitis, and abscess simplified!

Ann Augustin

Aug 23 min read

A consultation scene ideal for PLAB 2 practice, showing a calm doctor explaining a medical leaflet to a concerned patient with mild facial swelling, emphasizing patient education and communication skills in a clinical setting.

PUID: 52 || PLAB 2 Mock :: Counseling Medication: Angioedema induced by ACEI:: 2nd Attempt

Master the ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema station in PLAB 2 with this complete guide to diagnosis, emergency care, and communication.

examiner mla

Jul 292 min read

A realistic medical scene suitable for PLAB 2 preparation, showing a calm but urgent A&E setting where a junior doctor in teal scrubs assesses the airway of a patient with visible facial swelling, highlighting key clinical skills needed for emergency scenarios.

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Counseling-Counseling Medication: Angioedema ACEI :: 1st Attempt

Master ACE-inhibitor-induced angioedema in PLAB 2: clinical signs, urgent management, and how to explain it simply to patients.

examiner mla

Jul 297 min read

A PLAB 2 clinical scenario showing a South Asian male doctor examining a female patient with suspected angioedema in a simulated consultation.

Differentiating Allergic Reactions vs Bradykinin-Induced Angioedema: A Guide for PLAB 2

Distinguish allergic vs bradykinin angioedema fast in PLAB 2. Master airway risk, treatment & communication for UK emergency cases.

Ann Augustin

Jul 282 min read

A PLAB 2 clinical scenario showing a concerned mother holding her rash-covered child in a GP setting, with a doctor assessing the situation.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 6 :: FeverishChild11: Kawasaki Disease

Master Kawasaki Disease in PLAB 2: Learn how to spot key signs, manage urgency, and avoid common pitfalls in this high-yield paediatric case.

examiner mla

Jul 272 min read

A PLAB 2 clinical scenario showing a doctor attentively consulting a patient with a bandaged leg, reflecting a typical follow-up station setup.

Venous Ulcer:: Attempt 1:: A PLAB 2 Mock

Learn to manage chronic venous ulcers effectively for PLAB 2 – key insights on diagnosis, compression therapy, and referral timing.

examiner mla

Jul 192 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 107 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 102 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 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 84 min read

A middle-aged male patient with short gray hair sits calmly in a consultation room, listening attentively to a doctor in a white coat who gestures reassuringly, in a warm, neutral clinical setting.

PSA Testing Counselling for Asymptomatic Patient: A PLAB 2 Mock

Learn how to effectively counsel asymptomatic patients requesting PSA testing for prostate cancer screening in PLAB 2 scenarios.

examiner mla

Jul 72 min read

Illustration of a calm, middle-aged ethnically diverse man speaking with a doctor in a clinic setting, with a subtle overlay of a PSA blood test vial and a prostate anatomical diagram in soft 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 72 min read

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.

🌀 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

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 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.

🧠 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. 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