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PLAB 2 Mock Test Feedback:: Counseling:: PSA Asymptomatic Friend With Prostate CA

Counselling an anxious asymptomatic man requesting PSA testing – risks, benefits, limitations, and ethical shared decision-making.

examiner mla

Jul 77 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

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 calm female doctor wearing a white coat is explaining blood results to a middle-aged female patient. A tablet on the table between them shows a diagram of a bone and a large orange circle labelled “Vitamin D”, symbolising structured counselling for vitamin D deficiency in an endocrine clinic setting.

Vitamin D Deficiency Counseling Case: A PLAB 2 Mock

Learn how to structure your Vitamin D deficiency counseling station for PLAB 2 with clear management, safety netting, and time strategy.

examiner mla

Jul 52 min read

A calm female doctor wearing a white coat and stethoscope is holding a Vitamin D supplement bottle while explaining results to a middle-aged woman patient sitting opposite her in a bright UK-style clinic room with a soft daylight window in the background.

Vitamin D Deficiency- Tiredness with Abnormal Blood Results: A PLAB 2 Mock

Learn how to manage tiredness with vitamin D deficiency in PLAB 2, including history, interpretation, management and communication skills.

examiner mla

Jul 52 min read

PLAB 2 Mock Test Feedback :: Delayed Diagnosis :: Angry Patient :: Attempt 2

Learn how to handle angry relatives empathetically in delayed lung cancer diagnosis PLAB 2 stations with structured communication strategies.

examiner mla

Jul 37 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

PLAB 2 Mock Test Feedback :: Delayed Diagnosis :: Angry Patient :: Attempt 1

Learn how to handle angry relatives empathetically in delayed lung cancer diagnosis PLAB 2 stations with structured communication strategies.

examiner mla

Jul 38 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

PLAB 2 Mock Test Feedback :: ENT :: Epistaxis :: Attempt1

Mock Date: 25/06/2025 Case 1 :: Attempt 1 Topic: ENT Case Name: Epistaxis Action Items: Practice and Review the case in the OSCE...

examiner mla

Jun 296 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.

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 female doctor in a white coat holding a clipboard with a cognitive assessment sheet, conducting a memory test with an elderly male patient seated opposite her in a softly lit clinic setting, illustrating PLAB 2 memory station practice.

Suspected Dementia Assessment with Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE): A PLAB 2 mock attempt 2

Key PLAB 2 tips for cognitive assessment stations: structure, time management, and safe MMSE execution to maximise marks.

examiner mla

Jun 292 min read

A calm elderly man sitting in a clinic with a doctor holding a cognitive assessment sheet showing geometric shapes, as they discuss the test together in a bright, neutral clinical setting.

🧠 Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) – A Structured Guide

Learn how to perform and interpret the MMSE effectively in PLAB 2 cognitive assessment stations with this practical structured guide.

Ann Augustin

Jun 285 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. 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 calm female doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope gently engages in conversation with a young woman holding a tissue to her nose, depicting a reassuring clinical encounter.

Stopping the Bleed: Mastering Epistaxis - A PLAB 2 Mock Scenario Attempt 2

Master the epistaxis case in PLAB 2 with expert tips on diagnosis, first aid, risk factors, and holistic patient management.

examiner mla

Jun 252 min read

A young woman sits on a sofa in a softly lit therapy room, appearing pensive with her hands near her face. A therapist beside her listens attentively, creating a calm and empathetic atmosphere.

Understanding Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) — A Guide for PLAB 2/UKMLA-CPSA Candidates

Master Interpersonal Psychotherapy for PLAB 2, know when to use IPT vs CBT, especially in grief or role-transition scenarios.

Ann Augustin

Jun 233 min read

A digital educational graphic features the title "PALLIATIVE CARE" with the subtitle "Treatment for comfort and dignity." An illustration shows a compassionate nurse gently holding the hand of an elderly patient in bed. To the right, a red circle with a slash overlays an image of antibiotic capsules, accompanied by the text "Antibiotics not generally used," emphasizing the comfort-focused approach of palliative care.

🩺 Antibiotics at the End of Life: Comfort First, Not Cure: A PLAB 2 mock Scenario

Antibiotics in palliative care should prioritize comfort over cure—UK guidance stresses symptom relief and shared decision-making.

Ann Augustin

Jun 183 min read