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A concerned middle-aged woman sitting tensely in a GP's consultation room, with soft lighting and a doctor's desk in the background, reflecting a serious but safe medical environment. PLAB 2.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 2 :: Confidentiality With Family1: Underage Contraception Mother

Learn to navigate confidentiality, safeguarding, and parental distress in PLAB 2 with this complex case of adolescent contraception.

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Jul 27, 20252 min read

A warm, softly lit portrait-style image of one hand gently cradling another, symbolizing empathy and support—ideal for a PLAB 2 communication skills blog.

PUID: 51 || PLAB 2 Mock 1 :: BBN1: Dementia Mother

Compassionately deliver terminal dementia diagnosis using SPIKES; explain shift to palliative care, manage emotion, plan support.

examiner mla

Jul 27, 20252 min read

A mother gently holds her smiling baby with cradle cap in a clinical setting, representing a PLAB 2 consultation scenario on infant skin conditions.

👶 Cradle Cap in PLAB 2: What to Know & How to Explain It to Parents

Learn how to confidently assess and manage cradle cap in PLAB 2, differentiate it from seborrheic dermatitis, and reassure parents.

Ann Augustin

Jul 27, 20253 min read

A calm, focused doctor attentively listening to a patient during a consultation in a GP setting — ideal for illustrating PLAB 2 exam scenarios involving communication and empathy.

Understanding and Using ICE in Medical Practice

Use ICE—Ideas, Concerns, Expectations—to unlock deeper rapport and improve patient-centered consultations in your PLAB 2 journey.

Ann Augustin

Jul 27, 20253 min read

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Medical Ethics-Underage Contraception Request at GP Clinic :: 1st Attempt

Master the emergency contraception PLAB 2 case with a structured approach to safeguarding, consent, and sensitive patient care.

examiner mla

Jul 25, 20257 min read

A medical consultation scene showing a young male doctor with a stethoscope explaining benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to an older male patient, who holds an anatomical diagram of the prostate and bladder; the doctor appears empathetic and attentive, emphasizing the patient-centered approach typical in PLAB 2 OSCE scenarios.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – A PLAB 2 Guide

Master BPH in PLAB 2 with this structured guide: from LUTS to DRE, PSA, meds, ED concerns & patient-friendly explanations.

Ann Augustin

Jul 24, 20253 min read

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Symptomatic Differential OBGYN-Teenage Pregnancy presenting with Vomiting :: 2nd Attempt

Learn how to handle adolescent vomiting with a sensitive pregnancy diagnosis in this essential PLAB 2 A&E case station breakdown.

examiner mla

Jul 22, 20257 min read

PLAB 2 Mock test feedback:: Symptomatic Differential OBGYN-Teenage Pregnancy presenting with Vomiting :: 1st Attempt

Learn to handle teenage vomiting cases in A&E sensitively and thoroughly—master history taking, safeguarding, and early pregnancy care.

examiner mla

Jul 22, 20258 min read

A concerned teenage girl sits on an A&E examination bed while a female doctor gently discusses the result of a pregnancy test, creating a calm and empathetic clinical setting—ideal visual context for PLAB 2 communication scenarios.

PLAB 2 Guide: Managing a teenage Girl with Vomiting and Suspected Pregnancy

Sensitive handling of a teenage pregnancy case in A&E: confidentiality, support, safeguarding, and clinical management explained.

Ann Augustin

Jul 22, 20253 min read

A calm PLAB 2 consultation scene showing a teenage girl seated anxiously in a clinic room while a compassionate doctor gently supports and speaks to her, with a stethoscope and clipboard indicating a clinical setting.

PUID 49:: Unplanned Teenage Pregnancy Presenting with Nausea:: A PLAB 2 Mock:: 1st Attempt

Learn how to manage a sensitive teenage pregnancy scenario in PLAB 2, focusing on safeguarding, Gillick competence, and patient-centred care.

examiner mla

Jul 22, 20252 min read

A PLAB 2 clinical scenario showing a doctor offering empathetic support to a teenage patient, both dressed in modest medical gowns, seated in a calm consultation room.

PUID 49:: Unplanned Teenage Pregnancy Presenting with Nausea:: A PLAB 2 Mock:: 1st Attempt

Sensitive teenage pregnancy case: confidential history, safeguarding, discreet communication, symptom relief and clear referral guidance.

examiner mla

Jul 21, 20252 min read

Ace the venous leg ulcer PLAB 2 station: from diagnosis to compression therapy, patient communication, and NHS surgical referral.

🦵 Venous Ulcers – PLAB 2 Focused Guide

Ace the venous leg ulcer PLAB 2 station: from diagnosis to compression therapy, patient communication, and NHS surgical referral.

Ann Augustin

Jul 20, 20253 min read

Feedback:: Vascular Ulcer:: Attempt 2:: A PLAB 2 Mock

Master the PLAB 2 venous ulcer station with complete guidance on assessment, management, communication, and patient-centered care.

examiner mla

Jul 19, 20257 min read

A PLAB 2 medical consultation scene showing a concerned middle-aged male patient pointing to his leg while a doctor attentively listens.

Venous Ulcer:: Attempt 2:: A PLAB 2 Mock

Master the venous ulcer follow-up station in PLAB 2 with this detailed guide on assessment, management, and patient-centered care.

examiner mla

Jul 19, 20252 min read

Feedback:: Vascular Ulcer:: Attempt 1:: A PLAB 2 Mock

Master venous ulcer cases in PLAB 2 with this guide—SOCRATES history, compression therapy, referrals, and lifestyle advice simplified.

examiner mla

Jul 19, 20257 min read

Feedback:: Subcutaneous Injection Teaching:: Attempt 2:: A PLAB 2 Mock

Master the subcutaneous injection teaching station with key tips on communication, safety, structure, and support for PLAB 2 success.

examiner mla

Jul 18, 20257 min read

A PLAB 2 teaching session where a doctor demonstrates subcutaneous injection technique to a medical student in a clinical skills setting.

Subcutaneous Injections:: Attempt 2:: A PLAB 2 Mock

Master the art of teaching subcutaneous injections for PLAB 2 with this comprehensive, checklist-based breakdown and expert tips.

examiner mla

Jul 18, 20252 min read

Feedback:: Subcutaneous Injection Teaching:: Attempt 1:: A PLAB 2 Mock

Master the art of procedural teaching in PLAB 2: key tips for guiding medical students through subcutaneous injections with confidence.

examiner mla

Jul 18, 20256 min read

A doctor demonstrating a subcutaneous injection technique to a medical student using an anatomical model in a clinical setting for PLAB 2 preparation.

Subcutaneous Injections:: Attempt 1:: A PLAB 2 Mock

Learn how to ace the PLAB 2 teaching station on subcutaneous injections with this structured guide covering communication, safety, and education.

examiner mla

Jul 18, 20252 min read

A medical professional demonstrating a subcutaneous injection on a patient's abdomen, showcasing proper technique for the PLAB 2 exam.

Subcutaneous Injections: A PLAB 2 Revision Blog

Master subcutaneous injection techniques for PLAB 2 with this clear, step-by-step OSCE guide, including asepsis, landmarks, and rotation tips.

Ann Augustin

Jul 16, 20252 min read