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Mastering Psychosis Assessment in PLAB 2: A High-Yield OSCE Guide

Master psychosis assessment for PLAB 2 with a structured, high-yield guide covering hallucinations, delusions, risk, and OSCE tips.

Ann Augustin

May 34 min read

PLAB 2 consultation scenario showing a doctor counselling a woman in a clinic about pregnancy planning and risks of sodium valproate, with a focus on safe medication management and patient-centred communication.

Valproate, Pregnancy & Folic Acid — PLAB 2 High-Yield Guide

Master the valproate pregnancy PLAB 2 station: risks, folic acid, safe switching, and structured counselling for exam success.

Ann Augustin

Apr 183 min read

PLAB 2 scenario showing a doctor calmly communicating with a distressed patient during a professional consultation in a clinical setting.

PUID: 63 || PLAB 2 Mock 8 :: UnethicalRequests3: Sick Note Malingering Drunk Driver

Master how to refuse a false sick note with confidence, empathy, and GMC ethics—an essential high-yield PLAB 2 communication station.

examiner mla

Apr 122 min read

Two doctors in a hospital corridor, one concerned and stopping a disoriented colleague, illustrating a PLAB 2 scenario on intoxicated colleague and patient safety.

PUID: 63 || PLAB 2 Mock 7 :: ManagingColleagues3: Student Abuses Drugs And Alcohol

Master the intoxicated colleague scenario in PLAB 2—focus on patient safety, escalation, and GMC ethics for a guaranteed pass.

examiner mla

Apr 123 min read

PLAB 2 scenario showing a doctor gently examining an infant patient while a concerned parent observes in a clinical setting, highlighting safeguarding assessment.

PUID: 63 || PLAB 2 Mock 6 :: ChildAbuse1: Boyfriend NAI

Learn how to manage suspected child abuse in PLAB 2—safe escalation, safeguarding, and communication without making assumptions.

examiner mla

Apr 122 min read

A doctor explaining a serious condition to a concerned patient sitting on a hospital bed, illustrating communication skills for a PLAB 2 scenario.

PUID: 63 || PLAB 2 Mock 5 :: AdmissionRefusalOrLAMA1: DKA Refusing Admission

Master DKA refusal cases in PLAB 2—learn structured explanation, key investigations, and communication to safely admit patients.

examiner mla

Apr 122 min read

Doctor conducting a sensitive telephone consultation with a patient, demonstrating communication skills for a PLAB 2 cervical screening counselling scenario.

PUID: 63 || PLAB 2 Mock 4 :: LGBTQ2: LGBTQ PAP Smear

Master cervical smear counselling in LGBTQ patients—avoid pitfalls, address misconceptions, and ace PLAB 2 communication stations.

examiner mla

Apr 122 min read

A doctor calmly explaining treatment to a patient with hand tremors in a hospital setting, illustrating a PLAB 2 scenario of lithium toxicity management.

PUID: 63 || PLAB 2 Mock 3 :: Emergency3: Lithium Toxicity Bipolar Talk To Daughter

Master lithium toxicity in PLAB 2—spot early GI & neuro signs, structure diagnosis, and deliver life-saving management confidently.

examiner mla

Apr 122 min read

Doctor explaining medication-related kidney damage to a concerned patient during a PLAB 2 communication station, highlighting safe prescribing and patient counselling.

PUID: 63 || PLAB 2 Mock 2 :: Nephropathy3: Analgesic Nephropathy Ibuprofen Adverse Effect

Master AKI due to NSAIDs in PLAB 2: identify the cause, stop ibuprofen, and confidently manage patient concerns in this high-yield station.

examiner mla

Apr 122 min read

PLAB 2 communication scenario showing a doctor compassionately delivering bad news to a patient in a private consultation setting, demonstrating empathy and patient-centred care.

PUID: 63 || PLAB 2 Mock 1 :: BBN12: Breast Cancer

Learn how to deliver a breast cancer diagnosis using SPIKES, with empathy, structure, and high-yield PLAB 2 communication tips.

examiner mla

Apr 122 min read

Doctor examining a facial skin lesion in a clinic setting, illustrating skin cancer assessment for PLAB 2 and UKMLA dermatology preparation.

High-Yield Skin Cancer MCQs for PLAB 2 / UKMLA

Master skin cancer diagnosis for PLAB 2: BCC, SCC, melanoma & key exam clues like evolution, ulcers, and telangiectasia.

Ann Augustin

Apr 101 min read

Doctor examining a patient’s suspicious skin lesion using a dermatoscope in a clinical setting, illustrating a PLAB 2 dermatology station on skin cancer assessment and early diagnosis.

Approach to Skin Cancer: Types, Clues, and Clinical Management For PLAB 2

Learn how to assess, diagnose, and manage suspicious skin lesions in PLAB 2 with a structured, exam-focused approach.

Ann Augustin

Apr 104 min read

Doctor having a calm and respectful discussion with a Jehovah’s Witness patient in a hospital setting, demonstrating ethical communication in a PLAB 2 scenario.

🩺 Jehovah’s Witness in Surgery: A PLAB 2 Survival Guide (Emergency & Elective)

Learn how to confidently handle Jehovah’s Witness blood refusal scenarios with ethical clarity and high-scoring communication skills in PLAB 2

Ann Augustin

Apr 93 min read

GP consulting a young female patient in a clinic setting, demonstrating empathetic communication and safeguarding approach for a sensitive PLAB 2 scenario.

How a GP Should Manage an Underaged Patient in a Sexual Relationship: A Guide for PLAB 2 Candidates

Master safeguarding in PLAB 2: confidentiality, Fraser guidelines, and managing under-16 sexual health cases with confidence.

Ann Augustin

Apr 83 min read

PLAB 2 consultation scenario showing a calm, confident doctor managing a patient under time pressure, with a stopwatch indicating 2 minutes remaining out of an 8-minute station, highlighting urgency and structured clinical thinking

⏱️ Running Out of Time in PLAB 2? Here’s How to Still Pass the Station

Running out of time in PLAB 2? Learn how to summarise management smartly, secure marks, and finish your station with confidence.

Ann Augustin

Apr 72 min read

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

Apr 22 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