Mastering the PLAB 2: Pre-Exam Relaxation, Mental Preparation, and Effective Exam Day Strategies
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Prepare for PLAB 2 with a clear mind: relax before the exam, focus on communication skills, and approach each station with confidence.
examiner mla
- Jul 13
- 3 min
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.
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examiner mla
- Jul 13
- 2 min
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.
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Ann Augustin
- Jun 30
- 2 min
Suspected Cancer Pathway: Effective Medical Teaching
Build rapport, check understanding, use mnemonics (FLAWS), correct errors politely, engage interactively, and emphasize referrals and follow
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Ann Augustin
- Jun 28
- 2 min
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.
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examiner mla
- Jun 25
- 2 min
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.
180
examiner mla
- Jun 25
- 2 min
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.
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examiner mla
- Jun 21
- 2 min
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
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examiner mla
- Jun 21
- 2 min
General Feedback on Smoking Cessation Counselling
Effective smoking cessation counseling involves brief, relevant history taking, addressing misconceptions, tailored strategies, and empathy.
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examiner mla
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Breaking Bad News with compassion: Father with ICH
Learn how to deliver terminal news with empathy using the SPIKES protocol.
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examiner mla
- Jun 19
- 3 min
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
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examiner mla
- Jun 17
- 2 min
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
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examiner mla
- Jun 17
- 2 min
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.
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examiner mla
- Jun 12
- 2 min
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
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examiner mla
- Jun 10
- 2 min
Scenarios with Depression causing weightloss: Examiner top tips
Detailed insights into effectively managing consultations for patients experiencing weight loss due to depression.
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