Mastering the ICE Framework for PLAB 2 Communication Stations
Learn how to use Ideas, Concerns, and Expectations to score maximum marks in every communication scenario. Includes 8 worked examples.
Expert-written OSCE guides, communication frameworks, scenario breakdowns, and proven strategies to pass your PLAB 2 exam first time.
Everything you need to know about the PLAB 2 exam — format, stations, marking criteria, preparation timeline, common pitfalls, and how to structure your study plan for first-time success.
Read Full GuideLearn how to use Ideas, Concerns, and Expectations to score maximum marks in every communication scenario. Includes 8 worked examples.
A breakdown of the history-taking stations that appear most frequently, with structured approaches, red flags to mention, and time-management tips.
Evidence-based strategies from doctors who passed with high scores. Covers study schedules, mock exam timing, common pitfalls, and the final week plan.
Practical procedures on mannequins explained step-by-step. From CPR to catheterisation — know exactly what the examiner is looking for.
How to deliver difficult news compassionately while ticking all the GMC communication criteria. Real scenario walkthrough with sample dialogue.
Cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, and neurological examinations structured for the OSCE. Checklists for each system to ensure nothing is missed.
Week-by-week breakdown of topics, practice sessions, and mock exams. Optimised for doctors working full-time. Includes daily task templates.
How to explain medical conditions to patients in plain English. The "teach-back" technique, chunk-and-check method, and handling patient anxiety.
Anaphylaxis, chest pain, asthma attack, and sepsis scenarios. How to prioritise, communicate urgency, and delegate effectively under pressure.
Warfarin dosing, insulin sliding scales, antibiotic prescribing, and controlled drugs. What examiners commonly fail candidates on.
How to structure your 8 minutes for maximum marks. Opening, body, closing ratios. When to cut your losses and move on.
Confidentiality breaches, consent issues, capacity assessments, and safeguarding. How to apply GMC Good Medical Practice to scenario responses.
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