Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast OSCE Talk
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| Seizure/Status Epilepticus: A-E Assessment & Management | OSCE Talk | 16 oct. 2026 | 00:06:54 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk Seizure and status epilepticus is common, especially in medical exams and in hospital inpatients. This episode looks at assessment and treatment of status epilepticus. • Early simple measures such as the recovery position, airway adjuncts, oxygen. • Importance of timing the seizure and being aware that treatment will be required at 5 minutes • Treatment using IV benzodiazepines, often lorazepam, and that this may need repeated. Consideration if anaesthetic input is required. • Differentials for the cause of seizure are covered. 📚 More revision resources at OSCETalk.com 🍎 Apple Podcasts → oscetalk ▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_OSCE Talk OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations and medical school applicants prepare for interviews. Episodes focus on key, exam-relevant and salient points and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Alcohol Use History, CAGE/AUDIT Questions | OSCE Talk | 06 oct. 2026 | 00:09:38 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk This episode explores how to take an alcohol use history! This includes Who,what,why,when,where questions. CAGE and AUDIT Questions to screen for addicition and abnormal drinking behaviours. Symptoms of addiction and dependence including psychological and physical symptoms. How to medically manage these patients and offering B1 replacement and medications to help stop drinking and reduce withdrawal side effects. 📚 More revision resources at OSCETalk.com 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast....▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations and medical school applicants prepare for interviews. Episodes focus on key, exam-relevant and salient points and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management.Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications.Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Difficult Communication with Patients & Staff | OSCE Talk | 01 oct. 2026 | 00:04:18 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 Difficult communication stations can feel unpredictable, but having a simple framework can help you stay calm and structured. In this episode, we work through the LEAPS approach: • Listen – let them explain what has happened from their point of view We also cover: • Avoiding defensiveness and arguments The key principle: you don’t have to agree with everything someone says, but they should feel that you have listened, understood their concerns and taken them seriously. 📚 More revision resources at OSCETalk.com | |||
| Explaining Type 1 Diabetes in an OSCE | 19 sept. 2026 | 00:10:50 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 Type 1 diabetes counselling can cover a lot, so having a clear structure makes the station much easier. In this episode, we talk through how to explain type 1 diabetes clearly and safely to a patient, including: • What type 1 diabetes is and why insulin is needed A useful approach is to explain what normally happens with glucose and insulin first, then describe what changes in type 1 diabetes before moving on to treatment and safety-netting. 🎧 Full episode available on OSCE Talk Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations and medical school applicants prepare for interviews. Episodes focus on key, exam-relevant and salient points and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Acute Coronary Syndrome: A–E Assessment | OSCE Talk | 14 sept. 2026 | 00:07:26 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 Chest pain is one of those presentations where having a clear structure really matters. In this episode, we work through how to assess and initially manage a patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS) using an A–E approach — including: Recognising pulmonary oedema and when oxygen is needed The key principle: treat problems as you find them, reassess after every intervention, and call for help early if the patient is deteriorating. | |||
| Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation! OSCE Talk 🎙️ | 17 août 2026 | 00:12:01 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 Today we review arterial blood gas analysis. We take it step by step looking at CO2/O2, pH, bicarbonate and acid base balance overall. We look at the causes of respiratory and metabolic acidosis/alkalosis and how these patients can present. This can feel like a complex topic so we go through some worked examples to give some interpretation practice. We finish with real world applications and how this will be needed in everyday life as a Doctor. 🎧 Listen & Follow: 🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z.... Website → https://www.oscetalk.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.... ▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_ Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Confusion, Delirium & Dementia History Taking | OSCE Talk 🎙️ | 23 juil. 2026 | 00:10:19 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 Please subscribe on Spotify for more premium content in the future, £1.99 will help us produce more of these videos! Today we discuss history taking and investigation of confusion, including acute confusion, alongside gradual loss of memory and function at home. We consider differentials of delirium, dementia, and other organic causes such as stroke, tumour, trauma. Medications are a key cause in many patients. Investigations may be required such as bloods, imaging, or even more invasive testing. We discuss the 4AT and MMSE in identifying delirium and dementia. Look out for the OSCE Talk website coming soon! 🎧 Listen & Follow: 🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z.... 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.... ▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_ Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Vaccinations, Misinformation, and Paediatric Counselling | OSCE Talk 🎙️ | 12 juil. 2026 | 00:09:00 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 Peter and Matthew discuss vaccinations in this episode, specifically a clear patient focussed approach to explaining what these are, how they work, and what protection they offer, including concepts of herd immunity and common side effects to vaccines. We cover the issues in the media and vaccine hesitancy, alongside false links to autism with the MMR vaccine and how to discuss this sensitively and to try and provide accurate information to patients and their families. We briefly cover the vaccine schedule for children and what the main vaccines are to highlight in this. Look out for the OSCE Talk website coming soon! 🎧 Listen & Follow: 🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z.... 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.... ▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_ Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained! | OSCE Talk | 25 juin 2026 | 00:11:30 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 This episode gives an overview of Hormone Replacement Therapy or HRT. Its replacement of progesterone/oestrogen levels which fall during the menopause. What symptoms it can help to manage. We give practical advice on options from combined, continous, cyclical, tablet and patch options, to help best counsel patients on what will benefit them the most. We cover contra indications and the risk/benefit decision when starting a patient on HRT. Peter completes this episode with a sample explanation and the key aspects to cover in a Medical School Examination. This episode closely links with the podcast on the menopause! 🎧 Listen & Follow:🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z....🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast....▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_ Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Screening & PSA Testing | OSCE Talk 🎙️ | 08 juin 2026 | 00:09:49 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 This episode Peter & Matthew look at Prostate Cancer, specifically focusing on risk factors, diagnosis, and utility of the PSA blood test. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a hot topic in the media, however it is not guaranteed to be raised in prostate cancer, and many other conditions and factors can impact on the level of this in the blood. We also look at the need for onward referral to Urology, MRI and biospy as a definitive diagnosis as well as Gleason Scoring. Finally Peter explains what needs to be included in discussion with a patient requesting for PSA testing. 🎧 Listen & Follow: 🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z... 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_ Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Meningitis Overview | OSCE Talk | 13 mai 2026 | 00:09:11 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 This episode we focus on meningitis in both adult and paediatric populations, we look at the microbiology, common ways this presents, red flag features, important diagnostic tests and interpretation of these. Antibiotic treatment focussed on coverage of listeria and the consideration of steriods in patients. We finish with untreated complications and the need for contact tracing and possible prophylaxis for close contacts. 🎧 Listen & Follow: 🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z....🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast....▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_ Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Explained | Causes, Symptoms, Staging & Management (OSCE Guide) | 11 avr. 2026 | 00:11:53 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in a clear, structured, and clinically relevant way. We cover what CKD actually is, how to recognise it, and—most importantly—how to approach it safely as a medical student or junior doctor. We start with the definition of CKD and why it matters, before working through the most common causes, including diabetes, hypertension, and nephrotoxic medications. We then explain the underlying pathophysiology, including nephron loss, hyperfiltration, and why proteinuria develops—linking this directly to key treatments like ACE inhibitors and SGLT2 inhibitors. We also cover how CKD presents in real life, from asymptomatic early disease picked up on routine bloods, to advanced uraemia, fluid overload, and complications like anaemia and bone disease. From there, we go through a practical and safe approach to:
We also touch on end-stage kidney disease, including dialysis (haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis) and renal transplant. Finally, we finish with a clear, structured approach to explaining CKD to a patient in an OSCE, using a simple framework you can apply in exams and clinical practice. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Hyperkalaemia Emergency Management | OSCE Talk | 10 avr. 2026 | 00:10:33 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 This episode focusses on hyperkalaemia and its emergency management.We work through the common causes of hyperkalaemia including renal disease, medications, DKA, burns and rhabdomyolysis. Alongside this we review common ECG changes of peaked T Waves, flattened P waves, and broad QRS segments. We look at the need for calcium gluconate, insulin, dextrose, salbutamol and potassium binders to prevent arrest in these patients. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Ectopic Pregnancy Overview, History, and Counselling | OSCE Talk 🎙️ | 30 mars 2026 | 00:11:36 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 In this episode we focus on the pathophysiology of ectopic pregnancy, alongside risk factors, and clinical presentation. We discuss what investigations are required, how to manage ectopic pregnancies that are stable vs emergency management and the need to get senior obstetrics/gynaecology input early. Peter talks through how to counsel patients sensitively on this condition also. We finish with a mock example history going through the key signs and symptoms to pick up on in these patients. 🎧 Listen & Follow:🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z....🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast....▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_ Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Schizophrenia OSCE: First Rank Symptoms Explained (Psychiatry History Guide) | 11 mars 2026 | 00:09:56 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 In this episode of OSCE Talk, we cover schizophrenia and Schneider’s First Rank Symptoms, one of the most important concepts for psychiatry OSCEs and medical exams. Schizophrenia rarely begins suddenly. Many patients experience a prodromal phase first, where family members may notice social withdrawal, reduced motivation, changes in behaviour, sleep disturbance and declining daily functioning. Over time this can progress into psychosis, where patients may develop hallucinations, delusions and disturbances in thought. In this episode we break down Schneider’s First Rank Symptoms of schizophrenia, explaining what they are, how they present clinically, and how to explore them safely during a psychiatric history. We also discuss the positive, negative and cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia and how they affect patients’ ability to function day-to-day. • Auditory hallucinations (voices commenting or discussing the patient) Symptoms added to normal experience: Loss of normal functioning: • Impaired working memory When assessing a patient with schizophrenia or psychosis it is essential to evaluate: • Risk to self (including suicidal thoughts) Collateral history from family or carers can often be essential because patients may lack insight into their symptoms. Psychotic symptoms can also occur in: • Bipolar disorder (mania) Organic causes should always be considered and may require investigations such as CT brain, MRI brain or EEG. Management of schizophrenia often involves: • Antipsychotic medications (e.g. olanzapine, risperidone, clozapine) In OSCE stations, it is important to explain schizophrenia in simple terms: Schizophrenia affects how the brain processes information and filters thoughts and perceptions. This can lead to hearing voices, developing strong beliefs that don’t match reality, or finding it difficult to organise thoughts. Treatments are available that help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. 🎧 Listen on: Follow OSCE Talk for practical OSCE teaching, psychiatry revision and clinical explanations for medical students. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Lithium Counselling Made Clear! OSCE Structure, Monitoring & Toxicity Explained | 21 févr. 2026 | 00:06:50 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 In this episode, we break down lithium — how it works, when it’s used, how to monitor it safely, and how to counsel a patient in an OSCE station. Lithium is one of the most effective long-term treatments for bipolar disorder and significantly reduces suicide risk — but it requires careful monitoring and patient education. We cover: • Indications for lithium (bipolar disorder & treatment-resistant depression) This episode is ideal for:
Lithium is powerful — but only safe when monitored correctly. This episode helps you understand both the science and the counselling. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Paediatric History Taking Overview | OSCE Talk 🎙️ | 14 févr. 2026 | 00:12:37 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to take a structured paediatric history We walk through the basics of a paediatric history, including who the patient has brought with them mum, dad , or grandparent.The episode also highlights the importance of a clear systematic approach using a head to toes overview to cover all basic symptoms. We go through the importances of birth, feeding, growth, development, and vaccine history. This episode is designed to help medical students improve their basics whilst taking a paediatric history. 🎧 Listen & Follow:🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z...🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_ Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Psychiatric History Taking Explained | OSCE Talk 🎙️ | 07 févr. 2026 | 00:12:06 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to take a clear, structured psychiatric history. We walk through core psychiatric symptoms not to miss including screening for depression, anxiety, mania, psychosis, schizophrenia and OCD. The episode also highlights the importance of understanding psychiatric terminology, and going through the importance of RISK in psychiatry. This episode is designed to help you sound confident, organised, and clinically safe when faced with pyschiatric history stations. 🎧 Listen & Follow:🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z...🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_ Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Hypothyroidism Explained | Levothyroxine Counselling for OSCEs & Clinical Exams | 20 janv. 2026 | 00:02:52 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 In this episode of Osce Talk, we break down hypothyroidism and how to counsel a patient starting levothyroxine, with a clear focus on OSCEs and clinical exams. We cover:
This episode is ideal for medical students, OSCE preparation, and clinical exam revision. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| How to Counsel a Patient on Asthma & Inhaler Technique | OSCE Talk | 05 janv. 2026 | 00:06:28 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 In this episode of OSCE Talk, we walk through how to counsel a patient on asthma, using clear, patient-friendly explanations that score marks in OSCEs. We cover:
This episode is ideal for medical students and foundation doctors preparing for OSCE stations involving asthma counselling, inhaler technique, or respiratory education. 🎧 Listen alongside our Asthma History Taking episode for full exam preparation. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropriate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Patient Counselling in OSCEs | Explaining Diagnoses & Medications | OSCE Talk | 21 déc. 2025 | 00:15:11 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 In this episode of OSCE Talk, we focus on one of the most important — and often underestimated — OSCE skills: patient counselling and communication. We break down a simple, repeatable structure for counselling patients about new diagnoses and medications, helping you explain conditions clearly, confidently, and without jargon. The episode covers how to assess a patient’s prior knowledge, address concerns, link symptoms to the underlying condition, and check understanding throughout the consultation. You’ll also learn how to stay flexible during patient interactions, adapt your explanations when patients interrupt or ask unexpected questions, and maintain confidence even when the condition is unfamiliar. This episode is essential for OSCE stations involving explaining a diagnosis, starting a medication, or discussing management plans.
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| Dermatology History Taking | Skin Lesions, Cancer Risk & OSCE Frameworks | OSCE Talk | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:09:06 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to take a clear, structured dermatology history, with a particular focus on skin lesions and suspected skin cancer. We walk through a practical approach using the OPERA framework, discuss key skin cancer risk factors, and explain how to assess lesions safely and systematically using the ABCDE framework. The episode also highlights the importance of understanding dermatological terminology, recognising the mental health impact of skin disease, and asking the right background questions in OSCEs and real clinical settings. This episode is designed to help you sound confident, organised, and clinically safe when faced with dermatology history stations.
Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| How to Take an Eye (Ophthalmology) History | Red Flags & OSCE Tips | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:12:16 | |
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to take a clear, structured ophthalmology history for OSCEs and real clinical practice. We cover the key eye symptoms you must ask about, how to use a simple framework to avoid missing red flags, and how to recognise ophthalmological emergencies such as sudden vision loss, flashes, floaters, and diplopia. Using a practical case example, we guide you through differentiating common causes of visual disturbance, including macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal pathology — helping you sound confident, systematic, and safe in exams. Whether you’re revising for OSCEs or starting clinical placements, this episode gives you a repeatable structure you can use in any eye history station.
Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Medicine MMI Explained | How Interviews Really Work | 16 déc. 2025 | 00:06:14 | |
Welcome to Osce Talk 👋 In this episode, we break down Medicine MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) interviews and explain how they really work, based on our own experiences getting into medical school and sitting MMIs ourselves. We cover:
This series is aimed at students applying to medicine, particularly those preparing for MMIs, but it’s also useful for anyone wanting to improve communication, ethical reasoning, and interview technique. 📌 Future episodes will include:
🔔 Subscribe to Osce Talk for practical, exam-focused and interview-focused medical education. | |||
| How to Take a Collapse History | OSCE Talk | 07 déc. 2025 | 00:15:45 | |
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter break down how to take a structured collapse history, one of the most important and high-stakes presentations in emergency and general medical practice. They guide you through the essential Before–During–After framework, helping you differentiate between causes such as seizures, vasovagal episodes, cardiac arrhythmias, and functional collapses. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions, what contextual clues matter most, and how to safely assess a patient after a collapse — including when driving restrictions and safeguarding concerns are relevant. This episode is packed with practical, OSCE-ready teaching and real-life clinical reasoning.
Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Headache History Taking – Key Questions, Red Flags & Migraine Features | OSCE Talk | 07 déc. 2025 | 00:18:41 | |
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter break down how to take a structured headache history — one of the most common and important presentations in OSCEs and clinical practice. We explore the different headache types, how to use the SOCRATES framework effectively, and the key associated symptoms you must always ask about. Key Points
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| Thyroid History Taking: Hyper vs Hypo | OSCE Talk | 07 déc. 2025 | 00:10:48 | |
🎙️ Episode – Thyroid History Taking: Hyper vs Hypo | OSCE Talk In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter take a deep dive into how to take a structured thyroid history — a topic many students find challenging due to vague and non-specific symptoms. We break down the key features of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, how to differentiate them clinically, and the important red flags you must not miss, including thyroid storm and malignancy concerns. The discussion also covers autoimmune associations, postpartum thyroid disease, and how patients often present in subtle ways that require attentive, structured questioning. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a clear framework for approaching thyroid histories in OSCEs, along with practical tips on patient interaction and clinical reasoning.
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| Type 2 Diabetes History – Key Questions & Management | OSCE Talk | 07 déc. 2025 | 00:13:20 | |
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down Type 2 diabetes — one of the most common and important long-term conditions you'll encounter in both exams and clinical practice. You'll also learn the stepwise approach to management, including lifestyle changes, metformin, and newer agents like SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists. This episode includes practical explanations, exam-relevant tips, and memorable frameworks to help you confidently assess and manage patients with Type 2 diabetes 🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z... 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/osce-talk/id1845051423 ▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_ Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational puporses only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Type 1 Diabetes – Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management | OSCE Talk | 07 déc. 2025 | 00:14:48 | |
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter break down Type 1 diabetes — a lifelong autoimmune condition in which the body destroys its own insulin-producing beta cells. We explore its pathophysiology, how to recognise the early clinical signs, and the essential diagnostic criteria you need to know for exams and real-world practice. The discussion covers day-to-day management, insulin therapy, the role of technology such as continuous glucose monitors, and the short- and long-term complications clinicians must watch for. A structured approach to patient interaction ties the theory together, helping you feel confident taking a Type 1 diabetes history in your OSCEs.
🎧 Listen & Follow: 🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z... 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/osce-talk/id1845051423 ▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_ Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational puporses only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| How to Take a Urinary History – Key Symptoms & Red Flags | OSCE Talk | 07 déc. 2025 | 00:19:43 | |
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter break down how to take a clear, structured, and sensitive urinary history — one of the most commonly examined presentations in OSCEs and everyday clinical practice. We explore the key voiding and storage symptoms, how to approach more delicate topics such as incontinence, sexual health, and prostate symptoms, and the significance of red flags like hematuria. The episode also highlights relevant past medical history, family history, and the essential investigations used to guide diagnosis. A practical example ties everything together, helping you understand how to structure your questions confidently and communicate with patients respectfully.
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| Gastrointestinal History Taking | OSCE Talk | 07 déc. 2025 | 00:13:18 | |
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter break down how to approach gastrointestinal (GI) presentations, with a focus on understanding abdominal pain — one of the most common and challenging complaints in both OSCEs and real clinical practice. We explore how to differentiate visceral vs. somatic pain, how pain location guides diagnosis, and the key symptoms and red flags you must not miss. The episode also clarifies the differences between IBS and IBD, highlights high-yield investigations such as Q-fit testing, and explains how a detailed medical history helps identify causes ranging from adhesions to inflammatory bowel disease. This structured approach will boost your confidence in OSCEs and help you communicate clearly and safely with patients presenting with abdominal concerns.
Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational puporses only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| MSK History Taking: Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis | OSCE Talk | 27 nov. 2025 | 00:19:37 | |
In this episode of OSCE Talk we focus on the history and clinical presentation of both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, alongside its impact on patients. Key aspects to highlight in this episode include:
🎧 Listen & Follow: 💬 Tell us which OSCE topic you’d like covered next — and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly, structured exam prep and clinical tips. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational puporses only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Anaemia History Taking – How to Diagnose & Manage in OSCEs | OSCE Talk | 09 oct. 2025 | 00:15:51 | |
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter explore anaemia — one of the most common presentations in clinical medicine and a frequent OSCE topic. You’ll learn how to take a focused anaemia history, recognise key symptoms and red flags, and confidently approach diagnosis and management in both exams and real-life settings. We cover the main types of anaemia — microcytic, normocytic, and macrocytic — along with essential investigations and a step-by-step approach to managing iron deficiency anaemia. The episode ends with a realistic case example to help you structure your answers and boost OSCE confidence.
00:00 – What Is Anaemia? 🎧 Listen & Follow: 💬 Tell us which OSCE topic you’d like covered next — and don’t forget to subscribe for concise, high-yield clinical exam tips every week. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational puporses only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Asthma History Taking & Management | OSCE Talk | 07 oct. 2025 | 00:14:07 | |
🎙️ Episode 6 – Asthma History Taking & Management | OSCE Talk In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter take a deep dive into asthma — one of the most common and high-yield respiratory conditions in both OSCEs and clinical practice. We discuss how to take a clear, structured asthma history, identify common triggers, and assess control. You’ll also learn how to explain inhaler use effectively and manage acute exacerbations using a logical, stepwise approach. A short case example ties everything together — from history taking to diagnosis and treatment planning. Whether you’re revising for exams or building confidence in clinical placements, this episode gives you a concise, practical framework to approach asthma with confidence and professionalism. Key Takeaways
00:00 – Understanding Asthma: Definition and Overview 🎧 Listen & Follow: 💬 Let us know which OSCE scenario you’d like covered next — and don’t forget to subscribe for concise, high-yield clinical exam guides every week. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational puporses only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Respiratory History Taking: Spotting Red Flags | OSCE Talk | 05 oct. 2025 | 00:14:28 | |
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter focus on how to take a structured respiratory history — and how to recognise red flags that could indicate serious underlying disease. We guide you through the OPERA framework, highlight key symptoms to explore (including cough, hemoptysis, and weight loss), and discuss how to sensitively approach difficult topics such as smoking history or suspected lung cancer. You’ll also hear an example of a red flag respiratory history, with practical advice on how to keep your consultation empathetic, focused, and clinically safe. Key Takeaways
00:00 – Introduction to Respiratory History Taking 🎧 Listen & Follow: 💬 Let us know which OSCE scenario you’d like us to cover next — and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly, practical exam guidance. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational puporses only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Heart Failure: How to Take a History & Management |OSCE Talk | 05 oct. 2025 | 00:16:30 | |
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter discuss heart failure — a core topic in cardiology and a common OSCE presentation. They explore the key differences between left- and right-sided heart failure, how to recognise acute versus chronic cases, and what to ask during a focused patient history. You’ll also learn about diagnostic tests such as BNP and echocardiography, plus the four pillars of heart failure management that every student should know. A simulated patient history helps bring the theory to life, showing how to structure your questions and interpret findings in real time. Key Takeways
00:00 – Introduction to Heart Failure 🎧 Listen & Follow: 💬 Want to hear us cover another cardiology topic? Let us know below — and subscribe for weekly, practical OSCE guides. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational puporses only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Chest Pain History Taking – How to Structure an OSCE History | OSCE Talk | 05 oct. 2025 | 00:09:39 | |
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter walk through a full example of how to take a chest pain history — putting into practice the frameworks and skills discussed in earlier episodes. We show how to structure questions, explore symptoms, and think through different causes while keeping communication clear and patient-centred. This episode is designed to help you visualise what an organised, effective OSCE history sounds like. Key Takeways
00:00 – Introduction to Chest Pain History Taking 🎧 Listen & Follow: 💬 Tell us which OSCE scenario you’d like to hear next — and don’t forget to follow for weekly, practical exam tips. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational puporses only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Mastering Patient History Taking | OSCE Talk | 05 oct. 2025 | 00:15:01 | |
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter dive into one of the most important skills in medicine — taking a great patient history. We explore how to make strong first impressions, communicate effectively, and structure your consultations using proven frameworks like SOCRATES, OPERA and ICE. From open-ended questioning to summarising and showing empathy, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you shine in your OSCEs and real-world clinical practice. Key Takeaways
00:00 – The Importance of First Impressions 🎧 Listen & Follow: 💬 Drop your OSCE questions or scenarios you’d like covered next — and don’t forget to subscribe for more clinical exam tips every week! Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. Content is for educational puporses only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients. | |||
| Welcome to OSCE Talk: Mastering Clinical Exams | 05 oct. 2025 | 00:05:03 | |
In the very first episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter — two newly qualified doctors from Queen’s University Belfast — share why they created this podcast and how it can help you ace your OSCEs. We break down what makes OSCEs so challenging, how to prepare effectively, and why practicing with structure and feedback is the secret to success. From understanding mark schemes to building real confidence in your clinical skills, this episode sets the tone for a series designed to make exam prep smarter, not harder. 🎧 Listen if you want to:
Start building confidence for your next exam , 🎓 Key Takeaways
The next episode dives into how to take a great history in your exams. 💬 Sound Bites “Repetition is key for doing well.” ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to OSCE Talk
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