OSCE Talk
Episodes
Breaking Bad News to Patients in the Medical Setting | OSCE Talk
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we focus on breaking bad news to patients.This often comes in the form of breaking diagnosis to patients such as cancer, MS, epilepsy,...
Levodopa Explained | Parkinson’s Treatment, Side Effects & OSCE Counselling
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we focus on one of the most important medications in neurology — levodopa, the cornerstone of treatment in Parkinson’...
Parkinson’s Disease Explained | Symptoms, Causes, Differentials & Management | OSCE TALK
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down Parkinson’s Disease in a clear, structured, and clinically relevant way.We start with what Parkinson’s...
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Explained | Causes, Symptoms, Staging & Management (OSCE Guide)
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 actuall...
Hyperkalaemia Emergency Management | OSCE Talk
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focusses on hyperkalaemia and its emergency management.We work through the common causes of hyperkalaemia including renal disease, medica...
Ectopic Pregnancy Overview, History, and Counselling | OSCE Talk 🎙️
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we focus on the pathophysiology of ectopic pregnancy, alongside risk factors, and clinical presentation. We discuss what investigation...
Paediatric Limp - MSK Overview | OSCE Talk 🎙️
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focusses on the main causes of paediatric limp and MSK evaluation - the main conditions covered are DDH, Perthes Disease, Slipped Capital...
Neonatal Jaundice Made EASY | Red Flags You MUST Know for OSCEs
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neonatal jaundice is one of the most common paediatric presentations you will encounter in both exams and clinical practice. While most cases are phys...
Obstetric Haemorrhage History Taking | OSCE Talk🎙️
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focusses on obstetic history taking and haemorrhage. Looking at the differentials of antepartum haemorrhage to be aware of including: pla...
Schizophrenia OSCE: First Rank Symptoms Explained (Psychiatry History Guide)
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we cover schizophrenia and Schneider’s First Rank Symptoms, one of the most important concepts for psychiatry OSCEs an...
Assessing Self-Harm & Overdose in Clinical Practice
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how to approach suicide risk assessment and overdose history taking in a structured, sensitive and clinically safe way.Thi...
Clozapine: The Gold Standard for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down clozapine — the gold standard treatment for treatment-resistant schizophrenia.Clozapine is one of the most effective ...
Don’t Miss These Obstetric Red Flags! History Taking for Exams & Practice
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down how to take a safe, structured obstetric history.Obstetric histories can feel overwhelming — you’re assessing both ...
Lithium Counselling Made Clear! OSCE Structure, Monitoring & Toxicity Explained
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.L...
Eating Disorder History Taking Made Clear! OSCE Structure, Red Flags & Refeeding Syndrome
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down how to take a safe, structured history from a patient with a suspected eating disorder.This is a high-yield OSCE statio...
Antidepressant Overview, SSRI Conselling | OSCE Talk 🎙️
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we focus on SSRI antidepressants: sertraline, citalopram, fluoxetine. We walk through the mechanism of these medications...
Paediatric History Taking Overview | OSCE Talk 🎙️
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to take a structured paediatric historyWe walk through the basics of a paediatric history, including w...
Psychiatric History Taking Explained | OSCE Talk 🎙️
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Methotrexate Explained: Weekly Dosing, Folic Acid & Safety
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down methotrexate — a high-risk but commonly prescribed DMARD used in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis...
Type 2 Diabetes & Metformin | OSCE Counselling for Clinical Exams
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Osce Talk episode, we show you exactly how to counsel a patient with type 2 diabetes, followed by a clear, OSCE-ready explanation of metformin...
Hypothyroidism Explained | Levothyroxine Counselling for OSCEs & Clinical Exams
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 clinic...
Addisons Disease and Steroids: Counselling Patients and Steroid Side Effects | OSCE Talk
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we discuss Addisons disease, and the use of steroids as long term treatment.We cover the general presentation and mechan...
Osteoporosis and Bisphosphonates: Patient Counselling and Management | OSCE Talk
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to counsel a patient on osteoporosis and its management with bisphosphonates.This includes risk factor...
tatin Counselling Explained: High Cholesterol & QRISK | OSCE Talk
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to counsel a patient with high cholesterol, focusing on statins, QRISK, and clear patient-friendly exp...
How to Counsel a Patient on Asthma & Inhaler Technique | OSCE Talk
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Counsel a Patient on Heart Failure | OSCE Talk
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we walk through how to counsel a patient diagnosed with heart failure, a common and high-yield OSCE and clinical scenari...
First Seizure Explained | History, Red Flags & Patient Counselling | OSCE Talk
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Osce Talk, we cover how to take a focused first seizure history and how to explain a seizure to patients in clear, patient-friendly...
How to Counsel a Patient on Migraine | OSCE Talk
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we cover how to counsel a patient with migraine — a common OSCE and clinical scenario.We walk through:How migraine typ...
How to Counsel a Patient on Eczema & Psoriasis | OSCE Talk
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Peter and Matthew talk through how to counsel a patient with eczema and psoriasis, with a strong focus on clear, patient...
How to Counsel a Patient on Warfarin | OSCE Talk
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ How to Counsel a Patient on Warfarin | OSCE TalkIn this episode of OSCE Talk, Peter and Matthew walk through how to counsel a patient on Warfa...
How to Counsel a Patient on Apixaban | OSCE Talk
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to counsel a patient on Apixaban — a common anticoagulant used for stroke prevention in atrial fibri...
How to Explain Atrial Fibrillation to Patients | OSCE Talk
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Peter and Matthew break down atrial fibrillation (AF) — one of the most common and clinically important cardiac arrhyt...
ACE Inhibitor Counselling (Ramipril) | Side Effects, Monitoring & OSCE Tips | OSCE Talk
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to counsel a patient starting an ACE inhibitor, with a specific focus on Ramipril, one of the most com...
How to Counsel a Patient with Hypertension | OSCE TALK
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we focus on how to counsel patients with hypertension, one of the most common and important conditions you’ll encounte...
Patient Counselling in OSCEs | Explaining Diagnoses & Medications | OSCE Talk
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we focus on one of the most important — and often underestimated — OSCE skills: patient counselling and communicatio...
Dermatology History Taking | Skin Lesions, Cancer Risk & OSCE Frameworks | OSCE Talk
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Take an Eye (Ophthalmology) History | Red Flags & OSCE Tips
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ke...
Medicine MMI Explained | How Interviews Really Work
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Osce Talk 👋In this episode, we break down Medicine MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) interviews and explain how they really work, based on o...
How to Take a Collapse History | OSCE Talk
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 presen...
Headache History Taking – Key Questions, Red Flags & Migraine Features | OSCE Talk
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 presenta...
Thyroid History Taking: Hyper vs Hypo | OSCE Talk
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode – Thyroid History Taking: Hyper vs Hypo | OSCE TalkIn this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter take a deep dive into how to take...
Type 2 Diabetes History – Key Questions & Management | OSCE Talk
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Type 1 Diabetes – Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management | OSCE Talk
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 insu...
How to Take a Urinary History – Key Symptoms & Red Flags | OSCE Talk
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 common...
Gastrointestinal History Taking | OSCE Talk
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter break down how to approach gastrointestinal (GI) presentations, with a focus on understanding abdomina...
MSK History Taking: Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis | OSCE Talk
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk we focus on the history and clinical presentation of both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, alongside its impact on patients...
MSK History Taking: Joint Pain, Red Flags & Communication | OSCE Talk
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter explore how to take a clear and structured musculoskeletal (MSK) history — one of the most versati...
Anaemia History Taking – How to Diagnose & Manage in OSCEs | OSCE Talk
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter explore anaemia — one of the most common presentations in clinical medicine and a frequent OSCE to...
🎙️ Episode 6 – Asthma History Taking & Management | OSCE Talk
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 6 – Asthma History Taking & Management | OSCE TalkIn this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter take a deep dive into asthma...
🎙️ Episode 5 – Respiratory History Taking: Spotting Red Flags | OSCE Talk
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
🎙️ Episode 4 – Heart Failure: How to Take a History and Manage It | OSCE Talk
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Chest Pain History Taking – How to Structure an OSCE History | OSCE Talk
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 framew...
🎙️ Episode 2 – Mastering Patient History Taking
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Welcome to OSCE Talk: Mastering Clinical Exams
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the very first episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter — two newly qualified doctors from Queen’s University Belfast — share why they create...