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OSCE Talk
by Osce Talk
OSCE Talk is a podcast designed to help medical students feel more confident in clinical exams. Hosted by UK resident doctors, each episode focuses on one condition or station, breaking down what to ask, what to look for, and what matters in your OSCE. Fast, practical, and exam-focused.🔗 Visit oscetalk.com for more free written resources🎙️ Spotify: OSCE Talk🍏 Apple Podcasts: OSCE TalkInstagram: https://instagram.com/oscetalk_ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@oscetalk_YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@oscetalkpod
Episodes
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Smoking Cessation: The 5 A’s Approach
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk Smoking cessation stations are less about lecturing someone to stop and more about understanding why they smoke, how ready they are to quit, and what support might actually help. In this episode, we work through…
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Seizure/Status Epilepticus: A-E Assessment & Management | OSCE Talk
🎧 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…
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Alcohol Use History, CAGE/AUDIT Questions | OSCE Talk
🎧 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…
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Difficult Communication with Patients & Staff | OSCE Talk
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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…
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Explaining Type 1 Diabetes in an OSCE
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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: •...
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Acute Coronary Syndrome: A–E Assessment | OSCE Talk
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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)…
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Capacity Assessment in Medicine | OSCE Talk 🎙️
Visit oscetalk.com for more written educational resources!Subscribe on Spotify to support us!We focus on capacity assessment in this episode, this looks at the ability for patients to make decisions in the medical setting, this is something you may be asked to do in a Medical School exam.…
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Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation! OSCE Talk 🎙️
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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...
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Resuscitation & Ceiling of Care Discussions, DNACPR | OSCE Talk
This episode looks at resuscitation/DNACPR discussions alongside treatment ceilings of care. This is a sensitive but vital topic which will present itself in medical school examinations, and is a situation you will come across as a Doctor. We look at how to frame this conversation, the need for...
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Confusion, Delirium & Dementia History Taking | OSCE Talk 🎙️
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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,...
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Serotonin Syndrome VS Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | OSCE Talk 🎙️
This episode explores Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, discussing the overlapping and contrasting features. We look at the onset, features, symptoms, examination findings, and appropriate investigations to differentiate the two. Finishing this episode with the general...
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Sexual Health History Taking, Risk, & Confidentiality | OSCE Talk 🎙️
We focus on Sexual Health History Taking, a common station which presents in a range of Medical School scenarios including Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Urology, and in General Practice. We cover the common presenting complaints including pain, discharge, rash, ulceration. Confidentialty, consent,...
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Vaccinations, Misinformation, and Paediatric Counselling | OSCE Talk 🎙️
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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…
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Counselling on Hepatitis A,B,C. Public Health and Management Options | OSCE Talk 🎙️
Subscribe on Spotify for more premium content in the future, just £1.99 to help us produce more of these videos :) This episode looks at Hepatitis A, B, and C. We look at the most common modes of transmission, how they present, available vaccines, treatment with antiviral medication. Hepatitis is…
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Intrauterine Devices Made Easy, Copper and Hormonal Coils Explained! | OSCE Talk 🎙️
Subscribe on Spotify for more premium content in the future, just £1.99 to help us produce more of these videos :) This episode we compare and contrast the hormonal and copper coils, which are both a reliable form of long acting reversible contraception, with a focus on keeping this simple…
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained! | OSCE Talk
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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…
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Opioid Prescribing & Counselling | OSCE Talk
This episode delves into opioid prescribing, when to use this appropriately in post operative and palliative care settings. Side effects to counsel patients on including nausea/vomiting/constipation/sedation. Toxicity and key features of this. What signs to look out for in patients where you have…
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Menopause History, Counselling & Treatment | OSCE Talk
In this episode we look at how to take a menopausal history, looking at key vasomotor, mood, genitourinary symptoms. We briefly discuss the physiology of the perimenopause and how to easily explain this to patients. We cover management with lifestyle measures, medication like SSRIs and clonidine,...
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Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Screening & PSA Testing | OSCE Talk 🎙️
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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...
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Tonsillitis and Otitis Media, Viral VS Bacterial Infections
This episode we look at differentiating viral and bacterial infections, using the feverPAIN score for tonsillitis to rule out viral causes. Otitis media is covered and the importance of identifying red flag, mastoiditis and meningitis. We talk about overuse of antibiotics for viral infections and...
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Meningitis Overview | OSCE Talk
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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....
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Tuberculosis: Differentials, Diagnosis, & Management | OSCE Talk
This episode is all about tuberculosis, its diagnosis and management.We look at how to break it down as pulmonary vs extra pulmonary TB, latent vs active TB, and the broad differentials of pneumonia, sarcoid, and malignancy. We go through the workup necessary including a chest xray, CT, sputum...
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Breaking Bad News to Patients in the Medical Setting | OSCE Talk
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, or even explaining a mistake made by the medical team to patients. We follow the SPIKES structure and the importance of the warning shot in...
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Levodopa Explained | Parkinson’s Treatment, Side Effects & OSCE Counselling
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we focus on one of the most important medications in neurology — levodopa, the cornerstone of treatment in Parkinson’s disease. We break down how levodopa works, how it should be prescribed, and—most importantly—how to explain and counsel it clearly in an OSCE or…
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Parkinson’s Disease Explained | Symptoms, Causes, Differentials & Management | OSCE TALK
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 actually is — a progressive neurodegenerative condition caused by loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra — and explain how this leads…
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Explained | Causes, Symptoms, Staging & Management (OSCE Guide)
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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...
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Hyperkalaemia Emergency Management | OSCE Talk
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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...
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Ectopic Pregnancy Overview, History, and Counselling | OSCE Talk 🎙️
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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…
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Paediatric Limp - MSK Overview | OSCE Talk 🎙️
This episode focusses on the main causes of paediatric limp and MSK evaluation - the main conditions covered are DDH, Perthes Disease, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Transient Synovitis and Septic Arthritis alongside Osteosarcoma. We go through the main risk factors, diagnostic methods and...
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Neonatal Jaundice Made EASY | Red Flags You MUST Know for OSCEs
Neonatal jaundice is one of the most common paediatric presentations you will encounter in both exams and clinical practice. While most cases are physiological and harmless, recognising the red flags is essential to avoid missing serious underlying pathology. In this episode of OSCE Talk, we…
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Obstetric Haemorrhage History Taking | OSCE Talk🎙️
This episode focusses on obstetic history taking and haemorrhage. Looking at the differentials of antepartum haemorrhage to be aware of including: placental abruption, placenta previa/vasa previa. Other causes of haemorrhage in the perinatal period including miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. We...
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Schizophrenia OSCE: First Rank Symptoms Explained (Psychiatry History Guide)
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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…
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Assessing Self-Harm & Overdose in Clinical Practice
In this episode, we discuss how to approach suicide risk assessment and overdose history taking in a structured, sensitive and clinically safe way. This episode is intended for medical students and healthcare professionals learning how to assess risk and conduct these conversations appropriately…
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Clozapine: The Gold Standard for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
In this episode, we break down clozapine — the gold standard treatment for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Clozapine is one of the most effective antipsychotics available, but it requires careful monitoring and patient education due to its unique side-effect profile. We cover: • What defines...
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Don’t Miss These Obstetric Red Flags! History Taking for Exams & Practice
In this episode, we break down how to take a safe, structured obstetric history. Obstetric histories can feel overwhelming — you’re assessing both the mother and the baby, while also screening for potentially life-threatening complications. This episode gives you a clear structure to stay safe in...
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Lithium Counselling Made Clear! OSCE Structure, Monitoring & Toxicity Explained
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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…
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Eating Disorder History Taking Made Clear! OSCE Structure, Red Flags & Refeeding Syndrome
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 station and a clinically important skill — anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality of any psychiatric illness, often due to cardiac complications,...
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Antidepressant Overview, SSRI Conselling | OSCE Talk 🎙️
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we focus on SSRI antidepressants: sertraline, citalopram, fluoxetine. We walk through the mechanism of these medications, their common side effects. The need to monitor for suicide risk in the under 25s. What medications interact with SSRIs. The importance of these...
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Paediatric History Taking Overview | OSCE Talk 🎙️
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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...
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Psychiatric History Taking Explained | OSCE Talk 🎙️
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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,...
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Methotrexate Explained: Weekly Dosing, Folic Acid & Safety
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down methotrexate — a high-risk but commonly prescribed DMARD used in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and Crohn’s disease. We explain: how methotrexate works why it is taken once weekly (and never daily) the role of folic acid…
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Type 2 Diabetes & Metformin | OSCE Counselling for Clinical Exams
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. This episode is designed for OSCEs and clinical exams, using simple language, logical structure, and the key points examiners expect. We cover…
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Hypothyroidism Explained | Levothyroxine Counselling for OSCEs & Clinical Exams
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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: What hypothyroidism is and why it occurs...
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Addisons Disease and Steroids: Counselling Patients and Steroid Side Effects | OSCE Talk
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 mechanism of Addisons disease, and the risk of addisonian crisis.We focus on steroids their side effects, both short and long term, and the importance of...
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Osteoporosis and Bisphosphonates: Patient Counselling and Management | OSCE Talk
In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to counsel a patient on osteoporosis and its management with bisphosphonates.This includes risk factors for osteoporosis.The FRAX risk scoring system and interpreting DEXA scan results.Basic management and lifestyle changes to improve bone…
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Statin Counselling Explained: High Cholesterol & QRISK | OSCE Talk
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 explanations for OSCEs and clinical practice. We cover: What cholesterol is and why it matters How to explain QRISK and cardiovascular risk to…
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How to Counsel a Patient on Asthma & Inhaler Technique | OSCE Talk
🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk 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: How to explain asthma simply (reversible airway...
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How to Counsel a Patient on Heart Failure | OSCE Talk
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 scenario. Using a realistic doctor–patient role-play, we cover: How to explain heart failure in clear, patient-friendly language Linking symptoms such as...
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First Seizure Explained | History, Red Flags & Patient Counselling | OSCE Talk
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 language. We walk through: How to structure a first seizure history (before, during, after) Key red flags you must not miss in OSCEs How to…
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How to Counsel a Patient on Migraine | OSCE Talk
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 typically presents (with and without aura) Common triggers and red flags you must not miss How to explain migraine in clear, patient-friendly language...
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OSCE Talk is a podcast designed to help medical students feel more confident in clinical exams. Hosted by UK resident doctors, each episode focuses on one condition or station, breaking down what to ask, what to look for, and what matters in your OSCE. Fast, practical, and exam-focused.🔗 Visit oscetalk.com for more free written resources🎙️ Spotify: OSCE Talk🍏 Apple Podcasts: OSCE TalkInstagram: https://instagram.com/oscetalk_ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@oscetalk_YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@oscetalkpod
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