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PUID: 59 || PLAB 2 Mock :: Medical Ethics: Colleague with Alcohol Problem

Managing a colleague under the influence — protect patient safety, uphold GMC standards, and handle with empathy & professionalism.

examiner mla

Aug 122 min read

A nurse in blue scrubs applies a sterile dressing to a patient's hand in a clinical setting, illustrating a PLAB 2 scenario on needlestick injury management.

Needlestick Injuries in Hospitals: What You Need to Know

Needlestick injuries in healthcare: a detailed PLAB 2 guide covering risks, first aid, PEP, ethics, and occupational health management.

Ann Augustin

Jul 162 min read

Alt text: A PLAB 2 candidate, portrayed as a South Asian female doctor, explains a genetic family tree to a patient during a simulated counseling station.

PUID: 42 || PLAB 2 Mock 5 :: CounselingCondition10: Huntingtons Disease

Master Huntington’s disease counseling with clear genetic risk explanation, inheritance patterns, and sensitive patient communication.

examiner mla

Jul 132 min read

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 132 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

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Symptomatic Differential Medicine-Suspected Dementia:: 1st Attempt

Suspected dementia PLAB 2 case: cognitive assessment, differential diagnoses, management plan, and communication strategies.

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 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 72 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 compassionate male doctor in a white coat sits beside a worried woman in a softly lit hospital room. He gently holds her hand in support, while she looks down with concern. In the background, a hospital bed and medical monitor are dimly visible, emphasizing the emotional moment and human connection.

Breaking bad news transition to Palliative Care for an Unconscious Stroke Patient: PLAB 2 Mock Attempt 1

Learn how to deliver difficult news and manage end-of-life care in PLAB 2 with confidence using the SPIKES protocol and GMC-aligned strategies

examiner mla

Jun 192 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 62 min read