Deciding the safe treatment for a perforated eardrum in CSOM: when to use topical vs. oral antibiotics without risking ototoxicity.

Balancing confidentiality and legality when a parent inquires about a teen's contraception: How to approach with care and professionalism.

Learn how to responsibly handle patient requests for antibiotics before overseas travel, focusing on assessment, education, and proper use.

Discover why postural hypotension can develop even after years on stable antihypertensive medication. The potential causes and solutions.

Avoid common pitfalls in PLAB 2, from poor time management to neglecting communication skills, learn key tips for success in PLAB 2

Discover top tips for acing the PLAB 2 exam, from understanding the format and using reliable resources to practicing communication skills.

Telephonic consultation with a mother with postpartum depression: detailed history, safety assessment, empathetic support, and treatment.

Learn how to counsel patients with abnormal LFTs, focusing on Gilbert's Syndrome. Emphasize empathy, clear communication, and follow-up

Build rapport, check understanding, use mnemonics (FLAWS), correct errors politely, engage interactively, and emphasize referrals and follow

Identify STIs in minors quickly, address abuse and legal issues, involve seniors, and ensure follow-up for support and safety netting.

Focus on UTI symptoms, respect gender identity, gather relevant history, provide pain relief, refer to support groups, clear comminucation.

Participate in a free mock test study for the UKMLA-CPSA (PLAB 2) exam, receive personalized feedback, and help improve exam preparation.

Learn how to effectively break bad news about osteosarcoma with empathy and clarity. Focus on patient support, safety netting, and follow-up

Effective smoking cessation counseling involves brief, relevant history taking, addressing misconceptions, tailored strategies, and empathy.

Learn how to deliver terminal news with empathy using the SPIKES protocol.

Examiner delves into the intricacies of effectively delivering bad news through minimizing data gathering and understanding patient concerns

Delivering a terminal diagnosis is one of the most challenging tasks a doctor faces. Learn how to tackle that in your PLAB 2 exam

Mastering communication with angry patients is crucial for passing PLAB 2, and this detailed case breakdown is your roadmap to success.

Always start with open questions, explain potential diagnoses, ensure patient understanding, and always include safety netting and follow-up

Effective back pain management involves empathy, detailed data gathering, and holistic care. Focus on patient concerns.