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Chest Pain in a 58 year old man — Cardiovascular · Foundation
Chest Pain to Pericarditis — Cardiovascular · Intermediate
Shortness of Breath and Ankle Swelling in a 71-Year-Old Man — Cardiovascular · Intermediate
Palpitations in a 68-Year-Old Woman — Cardiovascular · Foundation
Leg Pain on Walking in a 76-Year-Old Man — Cardiovascular · Foundation
Newly Diagnosed High Blood Pressure in a 52-Year-Old Woman — Cardiovascular · Intermediate
Managing High Blood Pressure Medication in Pregnancy — Cardiovascular · Intermediate
Recovery and Future Health Planning — Cardiovascular · Intermediate
Understanding Medication and Risk Factors — Cardiovascular · Foundation
Sudden Severe Chest Pain with Risk Features — Cardiovascular · Foundation
Managing Stroke Risk and Lifestyle Factors — Cardiovascular · Intermediate
Resolved Neurological Episode - Suspected TIA — Cardiovascular · Intermediate
Recurrent Fainting Spells — Cardiovascular · Foundation
Persistent Dry Cough — Respiratory · Intermediate
Progressive Cough and Breathlessness in Immunocompromised Patient — Respiratory · Foundation
Chronic Cough with Constitutional Symptoms — Respiratory · Intermediate
Acute Cough with Fever and Pleuritic Chest Pain — Respiratory · Foundation
Sudden Breathlessness After Immobility — Respiratory · Foundation
Telephone Call About Confusion in Elderly Patient — Respiratory · Intermediate
Persistent Cough with Blood in Sputum — Respiratory · Intermediate
Recurrent Breathlessness and Wheeze — Respiratory · Intermediate
Discharge Counselling: Asthma Action Plan and Inhaler Technique — Respiratory · Intermediate
Daytime Somnolence and Snoring — Respiratory · Foundation
Persistent Cough and Breathlessness — Respiratory · Advanced
Sore Throat and Cough for One Week — Respiratory · Foundation
Progressive Breathlessness and Chest Pain — Respiratory · Intermediate
Breathlessness Following Cholecystectomy — Respiratory · Intermediate
Sudden Severe Headache with Neck Stiffness — Neurology · Foundation
Temporal Headache with Jaw Pain and Vision Changes — Neurology · Foundation
Bilateral Band-like Headache — Neurology · Intermediate
Recurrent Unilateral Headache with Visual Aura — Neurology · Intermediate
Headache, Dizziness and Nausea with Faulty Heating — Neurology · Intermediate
Acute Facial Weakness — Neurology · Foundation
Episodes of Neurological Symptoms — Neurology · Intermediate
Brief Episode of Sudden Weakness and Speech Difficulty — Neurology · Foundation
Progressive Weakness Following Infection — Neurology · Foundation
Tremor and Stiffness in a 72-Year-Old Man — Neurology · Intermediate
Dizziness on Standing — Neurology · Intermediate
Elderly Patient Unable to Weight-Bear — Neurology · Intermediate
Brief Spinning Sensation — Neurology · Intermediate
Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy — Neurology · Intermediate
Patient Presenting After First Seizure — Neurology · Intermediate
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Counselling — Neurology · Intermediate
Progressive Neurological Condition — Neurology · Intermediate
Bloodborne Virus Serology Results — Gastroenterology · Intermediate
Liver Disease from Alcohol Misuse — Gastroenterology · Foundation
Persistent Gastrointestinal Symptoms — Gastroenterology · Intermediate
Left-Sided Abdominal Pain with Fever — Gastroenterology · Intermediate
Chronic Abdominal Pain with Bowel Symptoms — Gastroenterology · Intermediate
Epigastric Discomfort with Acid Reflux — Gastroenterology · Intermediate
Difficulty Swallowing with Progressive Course — Gastroenterology · Intermediate
Vomiting Blood — Gastroenterology · Foundation
Vomiting and Diarrhoea in a 34-Year-Old Woman — Gastroenterology · Foundation
Positive Coeliac Screening Results — Gastroenterology · Foundation
Colorectal Polyp Found on Colonoscopy in a 52-Year-Old Man — Gastroenterology · Intermediate
Clostridium difficile Infection in a 67-Year-Old Woman — Gastroenterology · Intermediate
Weight Loss and Palpitations in a 38-Year-Old Woman — Endocrinology · Intermediate
Fatigue and Weight Gain in a 52-Year-Old Woman — Endocrinology · Intermediate
Fatigue and Bone Pain in a 68-Year-Old Man — Endocrinology · Intermediate
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Results in a 56-Year-Old Woman — Endocrinology · Foundation
Annual Diabetic Review in a 64-Year-Old Man — Endocrinology · Intermediate
Hypoglycaemia Management in a 71-Year-Old Woman — Endocrinology · Intermediate
Recovering from Severe Metabolic Crisis in a Young Adult with Diabetes — Endocrinology · Intermediate
Supporting Diabetes Management in an Adult with Learning Disability — Endocrinology · Intermediate
Sore Throat in a Patient with Hyperthyroidism — Endocrinology · Intermediate
Fatigue and Numbness in a 62-Year-Old Woman — Haematology · Intermediate
Fatigue in a Young Woman — Haematology · Intermediate
Bone Pain and Fatigue in a 72-Year-Old Woman — Haematology · Intermediate
Crisis Prevention and Management in Sickle Cell Disease — Haematology · Intermediate
Post-Operative Anaemia in a Jehovah's Witness Patient — Haematology · Intermediate
Breaking Diagnosis of Acute Leukaemia and Discussing Treatment — Haematology · Intermediate
Symmetrical Joint Pain and Swelling in a 52-Year-Old Woman — Rheumatology · Foundation
Acute Foot Pain with Swelling in a 52-Year-Old Man — Rheumatology · Foundation
Shoulder and Hip Pain in a 68-Year-Old Woman — Rheumatology · Intermediate
Polymyalgia Rheumatica Patient Refusing Steroids — Rheumatology · Advanced
Persistent Fatigue in a 45-Year-Old Woman — Rheumatology · Intermediate
Hand Numbness and Tingling in a 52-Year-Old Woman — Rheumatology · Foundation
Joint Pain and Swelling in a 32-Year-Old Man — Rheumatology · Foundation
Finger Discoloration in a 45-Year-Old Woman — Rheumatology · Foundation
Managing Osteoporosis in a 68-Year-Old Woman — Rheumatology · Intermediate
Confusion and Abnormal Bloods in a 72-Year-Old Man — Nephrology · Foundation
Tiredness and Lethargy in a 58-Year-Old Woman — Nephrology · Intermediate
Progressive Renal Impairment in a 64-Year-Old Woman — Nephrology · Foundation
Deteriorating Renal Function in a 72-Year-Old Man — Nephrology · Intermediate
Acute Kidney Injury in a 56-Year-Old Woman — Nephrology · Foundation
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in a 68-Year-Old Man — Urology · Intermediate
Acute Confusion in an 82-Year-Old Woman — Urology · Foundation
Dysuria and Frequency in a Woman — Urology · Foundation
Lower Urinary Symptoms in Pregnancy — Urology · Foundation
Urethral Discharge in a Young Man — Urology · Foundation
PSA Testing Discussion with Concerned Patient — Urology · Intermediate
Severe Flank Pain with Haematuria — Urology · Foundation
Blood in Urine — Urology · Intermediate
Difficulty with Erections — Urology · Intermediate
Lower Back Pain with Difficulty Moving — Surgery · Intermediate
Back Pain with Leg Pain and Weakness — Surgery · Foundation
Back Pain with Leg Weakness and Bladder Issues — Surgery · Intermediate
Acute Abdominal Pain with Pulsatile Mass — Surgery · Foundation
Severe Abdominal Pain with Vomiting and Distension — Surgery · Intermediate
Right Upper Quadrant Pain with Fever and Tenderness — Surgery · Intermediate
Severe Epigastric Pain Radiating Posteriorly — Surgery · Foundation
Pre-Operative Assessment for Elective Surgery — Surgery · Intermediate
Groin Lump - Counselling About Surgical Options — Surgery · Intermediate
Hip Pain Post-Procedure - Discussion About Mobilisation and Recovery — Surgery · Intermediate
Breast Lump - Discussion About Diagnosis and Management Options — Surgery · Intermediate
Severe Pain - Breast Cancer Patient Discussion About Pain Management Options — Surgery · Intermediate
Post-Operative Recovery Discussion - Return to Activity After Appendicectomy — Surgery · Intermediate
Fall on Hospital Ward - Acute Hip Pain — Surgery · Intermediate
Sudden Painful Red Eye - Vision Loss — Ophthalmology · Foundation
Gradual Vision Loss and Peripheral Defects — Ophthalmology · Foundation
Painless Red Eye — Ophthalmology · Foundation
Gradual Vision Dimming — Ophthalmology · Foundation
Visual Changes in the Central Field of Vision — Ophthalmology · Foundation
Flashing Lights and Shadow in the Eye — Ophthalmology · Foundation
Changing Mole on the Back — Dermatology · Intermediate
Non-Healing Skin Lesion on the Face — Dermatology · Intermediate
Itchy, Dry Skin with Redness — Dermatology · Foundation
Itchy Red Patches on Elbows and Knees — Dermatology · Foundation
Severe Facial Acne in Young Woman — Dermatology · Intermediate
Oozing Lesions on Face and Hands in Young Child — Dermatology · Foundation
Sudden Onset Itchy Rash All Over Body — Dermatology · Intermediate
Managing Psoriasis and Lifestyle Factors — Dermatology · Intermediate
Scalp Scaling and Hair Loss in a Child — Dermatology · Foundation
Excessive Sweating - Palms and Soles — Dermatology · Foundation
Testing for HIV - Risk Assessment — Infectious Diseases · Foundation
Recurrent Sore Throat - Tonsillectomy Request — Infectious Diseases · Intermediate
Fever After Travel - Returned Traveller with Cyclical Fever — Infectious Diseases · Foundation
Genital Warts in a 26-Year-Old Woman — Infectious Diseases · Intermediate
Painless Genital Ulcer in a 34-Year-Old Man — Infectious Diseases · Foundation
Intense Itching Worse at Night in a 42-Year-Old Woman — Infectious Diseases · Foundation
Fever and Rash in an Unvaccinated 7-Year-Old Child — Infectious Diseases · Intermediate
Needlestick Injury in a Hospital Nurse — Infectious Diseases · Intermediate
Puncture Wound to Hand Following Dog Bite — Infectious Diseases · Foundation
MRSA Colonisation Identified in Hospital Screening — Infectious Diseases · Intermediate
Exposure to Chickenpox in Third Trimester of Pregnancy — Infectious Diseases · Intermediate
Ear Pain and Fever in Young Child — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Febrile Fit Following Acute Fever in Young Child — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Head Injury After Fall - Paediatric Assessment — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Child with Suspicious Injuries - Safeguarding Concerns — Paediatrics · Advanced
Severe Abdominal Pain with Bloody Stool - Infant — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Projectile Vomiting in Infant - Progressive Feeding Difficulty — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Neonatal Jaundice with Feeding Difficulty - One Week Old — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Infant with Coryzal Symptoms and Wheeze — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Ear Pain and Fever in a 3 year old — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Parental Concerns About Child Development — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Child Waking at Night with Distress — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Child with Concerns About Social Interaction and Repetitive Behaviours — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Bedwetting at Age 7 — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Fever and Dysuria in Four-Year-Old — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Parental Vaccine Hesitancy about MMR — Paediatrics · Advanced
Recent Epilepsy Diagnosis in Child — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Parental Counselling on Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis — Paediatrics · Intermediate
Headache and Hypertension in Pregnancy — O&G · Intermediate
Right-Sided Abdominal Pain in Woman of Childbearing Age — O&G · Intermediate
Vaginal Discharge and Sexual Health Concerns — O&G · Intermediate
Abnormal Vaginal Discharge with Characteristic Odour — O&G · Intermediate
Genital Ulceration and Sexual Health Assessment — O&G · Intermediate
Sudden Onset Lower Abdominal Pain with Vaginal Bleeding — O&G · Foundation
Vaginal Bleeding in Early Pregnancy — O&G · Foundation
Irregular Periods with Acne and Facial Hair — O&G · Intermediate
Contraceptive Counselling and Options — O&G · Intermediate
Pregnant Teenager with Morning Sickness — O&G · Intermediate
Antenatal Blood Results Discussion — O&G · Intermediate
Pre-Conception Counselling and Planning — O&G · Intermediate
Amenorrhoea and Menopausal Symptoms in Young Woman — O&G · Intermediate
Menopausal Symptoms and Hormone Replacement Therapy — O&G · Intermediate
Postmenopausal Vaginal Bleeding — O&G · Intermediate
Urinary Leakage with Physical Activity — O&G · Intermediate
Abnormal Cervical Smear Result Notification — O&G · Intermediate
Unprotected Intercourse and Emergency Contraception — O&G · Intermediate
Postpartum Fever and Heavy Bleeding — O&G · Intermediate
Offensive Vaginal Discharge with Pelvic Pain — O&G · Intermediate
Persistent Abdominal Bloating and Pelvic Discomfort — O&G · Intermediate
Cognitive Assessment and Memory Concerns — Psychiatry · Intermediate
Unusual Beliefs and Perceptual Disturbances — Psychiatry · Intermediate
Alcohol Misuse and Dependency Concerns — Psychiatry · Intermediate
Substance Misuse and Harm Reduction — Psychiatry · Intermediate
Low Mood with Persistent Thoughts — Psychiatry · Intermediate
Overdose Assessment — Psychiatry · Advanced
Weight Loss and Body Concerns — Psychiatry · Advanced
Recurrent Episodes of Overeating — Psychiatry · Advanced
Low Mood Following Loss — Psychiatry · Intermediate
Low Mood Unresponsive to Therapy — Psychiatry · Intermediate
Low Mood and Tearfulness in New Mother — Psychiatry · Advanced
Persistent Worry and Physical Tension — Psychiatry · Advanced
Nightmares and Avoidance Following Trauma — Psychiatry · Advanced
Dizzy Spells After Fall — Psychiatry · Intermediate
Sudden Onset Severe Headache with Altered Consciousness — Ethics · Advanced
Weight Loss and Abdominal Pain in Elderly Patient — Ethics · Advanced
Fever and Abdominal Distension Post-Operatively — Ethics · Advanced
Progressive Cognitive Decline and Headaches — Ethics · Advanced
Irritability and Drowsiness in Young Child Post-Injury — Ethics · Advanced
Pelvic Fracture in Child — Ethics · Advanced
Post Mortem Discussion — Ethics · Advanced
Disclosure of Domestic Violence — Ethics · Advanced
Insomnia with Underlying Domestic Violence — Ethics · Intermediate
Burn Injury — Ethics · Advanced
Family Request to Withhold Diagnosis — Ethics · Advanced
Son Requesting Information About Mother — Ethics · Advanced
Treatment Refusal and DNAR Request — Ethics · Advanced
Refusing Recommended Cancer Treatment — Ethics · Advanced
Multiple Sclerosis Patient Requesting DNAR — Ethics · Advanced
Declining Further Treatment: A Question of Autonomy — Ethics · Advanced
Breaking Bad News: A Dementia Diagnosis — Ethics · Advanced
Bruises and Silence in an Elderly Patient — Ethics · Advanced
Difficult Conversation: Breaking Dementia News to Adult Child — Ethics · Advanced
Parental Concerns: Confidentiality and Contraception — Ethics · Advanced
Fitness to Work After Minor Injury — Ethics · Advanced
Fertility Consultation with Gender Preference — Ethics · Advanced
Request for Hastened Death in Terminal Illness — Ethics · Advanced
Gender Identity Concerns and Transition Exploration — Ethics · Intermediate
Angry Patient Over Repeated IV Cannula Attempts — Communication · Intermediate
Angry Patient Complaining About Another Doctor — Communication · Intermediate
Angry Son Speaking on Behalf of His Mother — Communication · Intermediate
Relative's Frustration - Delayed Cancer Recognition — Communication · Advanced
Parent's Concern - Child's Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis — Communication · Advanced
Discussion of Missed Heart Attack — Medical Error · Advanced
Addressing Misdiagnosed Pneumonia — Medical Error · Advanced
Explanation of Missed Hairline Fracture on X-Ray — Medical Error · Advanced
Rash After Antibiotic Course — Medical Error · Advanced
Swelling and Reduced Urine Output After Throat Infection — Medical Error · Advanced
Laboratory Test Results and Sample Management — Medical Error · Advanced
Complications Following Abdominal Surgery — Medical Error · Advanced
Colleague Wellbeing and Occupational Health Concern — Communication · Intermediate
Managing a Colleague's Suspected Substance Misuse — Communication · Intermediate
Addressing a Colleague's Chronic Lateness and Performance Impact — Communication · Intermediate
Managing a Colleague's Confidentiality Breach on Social Media — Communication · Intermediate
Addressing Potential Doctor-Patient Boundary Violations — Communication · Intermediate
Addressing a Colleague's Inappropriate Social Media Conduct with Patients — Communication · Intermediate
Discharge Documentation Delays — Communication · Intermediate