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Eating Disorder in a Teenage Girl (Bulimia Nervosa)
Manage bulimia in teens, addressing life-threatening risks, communicating empathetically, and referring to specialist mental health services
Ann Augustin
Oct 5, 20243 min read
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Mastering the PLAB 2: Pre-Exam Relaxation, Mental Preparation, and Effective Exam Day Strategies
Prepare for PLAB 2 with a clear mind: relax before the exam, focus on communication skills, and approach each station with confidence.
Ann Augustin
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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Mastering the PLAB 2: Lessons from Two Doctors' Journeys
Navigating the PLAB 2: Our journey from first attempt failures to success, highlighting key lessons and strategies for exam preparation.
examiner mla
Jul 13, 20243 min read
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Introduction to PLAB 2: Everything You Need to Know
Learn all about PLAB 2, the exam for international medical graduates aiming to practice in the UK. Discover its structure, tips, and more.
examiner mla
Jul 13, 20242 min read
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Suspected Cancer Pathway: Effective Medical Teaching
Build rapport, check understanding, use mnemonics (FLAWS), correct errors politely, engage interactively, and emphasize referrals and follow
Ann Augustin
Jun 29, 20242 min read
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Summary of Feedback for Scenario: Angry Patient Consultation
Recognize and address angry patient concerns, gather detailed info on infection, validate emotions, explain, apologize, offer PALS.
Ann Augustin
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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Medical Ethics: Minor with STI
Identify STIs in minors quickly, address abuse and legal issues, involve seniors, and ensure follow-up for support and safety netting.
examiner mla
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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Cultural Competence: Transgender Patient with UTI
Focus on UTI symptoms, respect gender identity, gather relevant history, provide pain relief, refer to support groups, clear comminucation.
examiner mla
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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Breaking Bad News with Compassion: Cancer Diagnosis
Learn how to effectively break bad news about osteosarcoma with empathy and clarity. Focus on patient support, safety netting, and follow-up
examiner mla
Jun 21, 20242 min read
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General Feedback on Smoking Cessation Counselling
Effective smoking cessation counseling involves brief, relevant history taking, addressing misconceptions, tailored strategies, and empathy.
examiner mla
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Breaking Bad News with compassion: Father with ICH
Learn how to deliver terminal news with empathy using the SPIKES protocol.
examiner mla
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Feedback Summary: Breaking Bad News and Dementia with Weight Loss
Examiner delves into the intricacies of effectively delivering bad news through minimizing data gathering and understanding patient concerns
examiner mla
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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Breaking Bad News Station: SPIKES Approach and Key Considerations
Delivering a terminal diagnosis is one of the most challenging tasks a doctor faces. Learn how to tackle that in your PLAB 2 exam
examiner mla
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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Handling Angry Patients (Telephone consultation)
Mastering communication with angry patients is crucial for passing PLAB 2, and this detailed case breakdown is your roadmap to success.
examiner mla
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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Feedback Summary on "Neck Lump" Scenario
Always start with open questions, explain potential diagnoses, ensure patient understanding, and always include safety netting and follow-up
examiner mla
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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Scenarios with Depression causing weightloss: Examiner top tips
Detailed insights into effectively managing consultations for patients experiencing weight loss due to depression.
examiner mla
Jun 9, 20242 min read
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