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PLAB 2 mock test showing an angry patient on the phone, with bold text reading “Mislabeled Blood Sample” and red banners stating “PLAB 2 Mock Tests” and “Angry Patient.”

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Angry Patient: Mislabelled Blood Sample on Telephone

Handling a blood test error over the phone: learn empathy, candour, and patient-centred management for PLAB 2 success.

examiner mla

Aug 166 min read

A doctor in a white lab coat is attentively explaining a chart to an older patient in a hospital bed. The patient, wearing a light blue gown, listens closely as the doctor points to a graph, with an IV drip and a monitor visible nearby. The scene conveys urgency and empathy in a hospital setting, highlighting a PLAB 2 exam scenario where clear communication and patient care are essential.

🩺 Approach to Pancreatitis: PLAB 2 Quick Guide

Master PLAB 2 acute pancreatitis: recognise symptoms, diagnose with lipase, manage with ABCDE, and communicate effectively.

Ann Augustin

Aug 92 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

Vintage-style anatomical cross-section of the human ear showing impacted wax lodged near the tympanic membrane, designed for PLAB 2 exam preparation visuals.

Where is Ear Wax Removal Done in the UK? A Guide for PLAB 2 Candidates

Learn how to manage impacted earwax safely and effectively in UK GP clinics with full adherence to NICE and NHS guidelines.

Ann Augustin

Jul 304 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

An anxious middle-aged patient with visible facial swelling, especially on the lips and cheeks, seated in a GP clinic as a doctor gently assesses him, conveying a sense of urgency and care. PLAB 2.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 3 :: CounselingMedication19: ACEI induced Angioedema

Learn how to manage ACE-inhibitor-induced angioedema, a potential emergency, in this essential PLAB 2 scenario breakdown.

examiner mla

Jul 272 min read

A female doctor wearing a white coat and stethoscope counsels a female traveller with a suitcase in front of her. They are sitting at a desk with a world map, vaccine vials, and syringes placed on it, representing travel immunisation planning.

Travel Vaccines: What PLAB 2 Candidates Must Know for Safe Practice in the UK

Travel vaccines explained: NHS vs private, indications, and counselling tips for PLAB 2 success in travel medicine scenarios.

Ann Augustin

Jul 142 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 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

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 57 min read

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

Counselling for Vitamin D deficiency presenting as tiredness & constipation – structured diagnostic and management approach.

examiner mla

Jul 57 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 32 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, 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 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 272 min read