PLAB 2 OSCE 8-Minute Timeline with GMC-Aligned Domains
| Data Gathering | Clinical Management | Interpersonal Skills | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focused history: New information, sufficient for safe assessment | — | Introduces self, check patient ID, consent, open question(s), listens actively | 0–1 min |
| Identifies key issues/priorities | — | Explores patient's agenda, health beliefs & ICE | 1–2 min |
| Explores psycho-social-occupational context (PSO) | — | Empathises with personal context, validates concerns and starts SPIKES | 2–3 min |
| Generates/tests diagnostic hypotheses; checks Red Flags | — | Clarifies understanding; prepares patient for next steps | 3–4 min |
| Performs/reviews physical or mental examination | Interprets and acts on abnormal findings | obtain valid consent for examination; explains sensitively; checks understanding | 4–5 min |
| Summarises key findings; confirms ICE/PSO links | Working diagnosis; begins discussing plan | Check patient understanding | 5–6 min |
| — | Safe management plan; considers best practice; shared decision-making | Involves patient; negotiates treatment; reassuring | 6–7 min |
| — | Safety-netting; follow-up | Checks patient understanding; thanks and closes warmly | 7–8 min |
PLAB 2 OSCE Masterclass (Introductory Level)
Course PDFs – lecture slides, timetable, demo OSCEs and self-assessment exercises.