PLAB2practice | TuringMedSchool

All Posts
PLAB 2 (UKMLA-CPSA) Mock Tests
Medicine_SymptomaticDifferentials
Psychiatry_SymptomaticDifferentials
Angry Patient
Breaking Bad News
Counseling
Medical Ethics
Teaching
Ask & Learn
Radiology
PLAB 2 New Case Discussion
Testimonials
PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differentials
Dermatology
Paediatrics
ENT
Rheumatology
Obstetrics and gynecology
Ophthalmology
PLAB 2 mocks
MSRA
MSRA MCQ

Elderly patient appearing confused while a doctor reviews medications in a clinical setting, illustrating medication-induced delirium for PLAB 2 exam preparation.

Safe Prescribing in the Elderly: Beers Criteria & STOPP/START Explained(With NICE-based Approach & Focus on Anticholinergics)

Master safe prescribing in elderly patients, recognise anticholinergic burden, prevent delirium, and ace PLAB 2 medication review stations.

Ann Augustin

5 days ago2 min read

PLAB 2 consultation scene showing a doctor calmly reassuring a patient with mild abdominal discomfort in a warm, minimal GP clinic setting, focusing on communication and patient comfort.

Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) for PLAB 2

Master IBS management for PLAB 2 with clear diagnosis, targeted treatment, and patient-centred communication strategies.

Ann Augustin

Mar 273 min read

PLAB 2 training scenario showing a doctor counselling a pregnant woman with a breech baby, with a visual illustration of the fetus in a bottom-first position inside the womb.

Breech Presentation and External Cephalic Version (ECV): A PLAB 2 Guide

Master breech presentation in PLAB 2, ECV counselling, diagnosis, risks, and delivery options explained clearly for exam success.

Ann Augustin

Mar 263 min read

A compassionate doctor gently examining and reassuring an elderly woman in a clinical setting, illustrating osteoporosis and fragility fracture care in a PLAB 2 consultation scenario.

🦴 Fragility Fractures, Osteoporosis & Bone Turnover: A Complete PLAB 2 Guide

Master fragility fractures & osteoporosis for PLAB 2—diagnosis, DEXA, FRAX, and patient-friendly explanations made simple.

Ann Augustin

Mar 253 min read

A doctor examines a middle-aged man’s ear with an otoscope in a clinic, suggesting assessment of unilateral hearing loss in a calm ENT consultation setting.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A High-Yield Guide for PLAB 2 Candidates 🎧🧠

PLAB 2 guide to sensorineural hearing loss: recognise SSNHL emergencies, assess unilateral SNHL, and refer safely in UK practice for exams.

examiner mla

Mar 163 min read

Portrait-style thumbnail of a calm UK doctor–patient consultation with vaccination posters in the background—reassurance and public health education, PLAB 2.

💉 When Vaccinated People Still Get the Infection — What Does It Mean? An important consideration for PLAB 2

What happens if a patient gets measles or mumps despite vaccination? Here’s how UK guidance advises on boosters and follow-up. An important PLAB 2 knowledge

Ann Augustin

Oct 22, 20253 min read

A PLAB 2 exam-style consultation where a UK GP reassures a concerned mother about her child’s missed vaccinations and catch-up schedule.

📢 UK Childhood Vaccination Schedule (2025) & What To Do If a Dose Is Missed

Master the updated UK childhood immunisation schedule for 2025, including live vaccine rules, catch-up strategies & MMR timing tips.

Ann Augustin

Oct 14, 20252 min read

A PLAB 2-style doctor–patient consultation where a young woman looks concerned as a female doctor explains cervical screening results calmly in a clinic setting.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 8 :: LGBTQ2: LGBTQ PAP Smear

Learn how to counsel a 24-year-old woman invited for cervical screening—address misconceptions, explain procedures, and reassure.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20253 min read

A calm doctor sits across from an emotional mother in a softly lit hospital consultation room, listening empathetically and offering support — capturing the essence of PLAB 2 communication and empathy skills.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 7 :: Angry From Beginning4: IV Missed Allergy

Learn how to handle an angry parent after a medication error using empathy, professionalism, and GMC duty of candour principles.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20253 min read

A calm GP-like doctor speaks empathetically with a teenage girl in a softly lit clinic room, symbolising safeguarding, confidentiality, and sensitive care — a scene relevant to PLAB 2 communication and ethics stations.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 6 :: Rape1: Statutory Rape Teacher Contraception

Safeguarding a 15-year-old requesting contraception: recognising abuse, applying Fraser Guidelines, and acting ethically in PLAB 2.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20252 min read

A calm bedtime scene related to a PLAB 2 pediatric counselling theme — a softly lit child’s bedroom with a glowing night-light and alarm clock on a bedside table, as a parent gently guides a toddler toward a warmly lit bathroom, symbolizing reassurance and routine.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 5 :: Challenging Parenting 5: Primary Nocturnal Enuresis

Reassure, screen red flags, and use conditioning tactics for primary nocturnal enuresis in toddlers. Practical PLAB 2 station blueprint inside.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20254 min read

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 4 :: Hearing Loss1: Idiopathic Sensorineural Hearing Loss

SSNHL is an ENT urgency. Learn a focused OSCE approach, red flags, tuning-fork tests, urgent referral, and clear, patient-friendly explanations.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20254 min read

A PLAB 2-style end-of-life care scene showing a clinician’s hands offering a cup of water and a folded leaflet with a hospice icon to a patient’s family. In the softly lit background, an older patient rests in bed while a relative holds their hand. The composition conveys calm, dignity, and compassion in muted blue and amber tones.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 3 :: BBN1: Dementia Mother

Break bad news sensitively in terminal dementia: link symptoms, use SPIKES with pauses, decline harmful interventions, and pivot to palliative care.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20253 min read

A PLAB 2-style consultation scene showing a calm junior doctor gently talking to a medical student with a stethoscope in their bag. The setting includes a soft blue clinic room with a blurred brain poster, sink, and door in the background, symbolizing checking and hand-washing themes. The lighting is warm and natural, creating a compassionate, supportive mood.

PUID: 62 || PLAB 2 Mock 2 :: Psych Misc 6: OCD

OCD station demystified: structure your history, explain OCD clearly, prioritise risk, and manage with ERP-focused CBT ± SSRI, plus robust safety-netting.

examiner mla

Oct 13, 20254 min read