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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

PLAB 2 thumbnail showing a calm doctor on a phone call at his desk, while a blurred patient in the background angrily talks on another phone, emphasizing contrast between professionalism and frustration.

PUID: 55 || PLAB 2 Mock :: Angry Patient: Mislabelled Blood Sample Over Telephone

Master the angry patient station: how to de-escalate, apologize, and manage pre-op errors with empathy in PLAB 2.

examiner mla

Aug 162 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 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

PUID: 52 || PLAB 2 Mock :: Counseling Medication: Angioedema induced by ACEI:: 1st Attempt

Learn how to manage ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema in PLAB 2—emergency steps, diagnosis, treatment, and communication skills covered.

examiner mla

Jul 292 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

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

Digital illustration of a friendly female doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope, warmly talking to a slightly anxious male patient wearing a burnt orange sweater. The background is light blue with subtle icons depicting a house, a human head with a heart representing mental health, and supportive hands representing social care.”

🏛️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 73 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

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