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Osce Talk 58 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

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.

Episodes

Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation! OSCE Talk 🎙️
Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation! OSCE Talk 🎙️ Aug 17, 2026 00:12:01 Visit oscetalk.com for more written educational resources!Subscribe on Spotify to support us!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 exam
Confusion, Delirium & Dementia History Taking | OSCE Talk 🎙️
Confusion, Delirium & Dementia History Taking | OSCE Talk 🎙️ Jul 23, 2026 00:10:19 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 man
Vaccinations, Misinformation, and Paediatric Counselling | OSCE Talk 🎙️
Vaccinations, Misinformation, and Paediatric Counselling | OSCE Talk 🎙️ Jul 12, 2026 00:09:00 Please subscribe on Spotify for more premium content in the future, £1.99 will help us produce more of these videos!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
Intrauterine Devices Made Easy, Copper and Hormonal Coils Explained! | OSCE Talk 🎙️
Intrauterine Devices Made Easy, Copper and Hormonal Coils Explained! | OSCE Talk 🎙️ Jul 1, 2026 00:07:40 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, knowing the main risks and benefits with each option, and what features are applicable to both options.Be awa
Opioid Prescribing & Counselling | OSCE Talk
Opioid Prescribing & Counselling | OSCE Talk Jun 22, 2026 00:09:40 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 a concern about addiction or dependence.Alternative anaglesia that may help patients avoid opioid use.Thi
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Screening & PSA Testing | OSCE Talk 🎙️
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Screening & PSA Testing | OSCE Talk 🎙️ Jun 8, 2026 00:09:49 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 Urol
Tonsillitis and Otitis Media, Viral VS Bacterial Infections
Tonsillitis and Otitis Media, Viral VS Bacterial Infections May 23, 2026 00:09:05 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 how to discuss this with patients. The use of delayed prescriptions for safety netting purposes.🎧 Listen
Meningitis Overview | OSCE Talk
Meningitis Overview | OSCE Talk May 13, 2026 00:09:11 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 prophyl
Tuberculosis: Differentials, Diagnosis, & Management | OSCE Talk
Tuberculosis: Differentials, Diagnosis, & Management | OSCE Talk May 4, 2026 00:10:28 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 samples and other basic investigations.Public health involvement is key for contact tracing and then we lo
Breaking Bad News to Patients in the Medical Setting | OSCE Talk
Breaking Bad News to Patients in the Medical Setting | OSCE Talk Apr 24, 2026 00:09:13 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 preparing patients for difficult news.This episode is all about empathy, honesty, being able to communicate i
Levodopa Explained | Parkinson’s Treatment, Side Effects & OSCE Counselling
Levodopa Explained | Parkinson’s Treatment, Side Effects & OSCE Counselling Apr 18, 2026 00:05:04 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 real clinical setting.We start by explaining the mechanism of action, including how levodopa crosses the bl
Parkinson’s Disease Explained | Symptoms, Causes, Differentials & Management | OSCE TALK
Parkinson’s Disease Explained | Symptoms, Causes, Differentials & Management | OSCE TALK Apr 16, 2026 00:12:07 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 to the classic features of Parkinsonism.We then cover the key clinical features using the TRAP mnemonic (

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