Oral medicine · 11 minutes

Ulcer on lateral border of tongue: ADC OSCE practice station

An ADC-style practice station on OSCE Coach. Practice, not real, past or recalled exam content.

What the candidate is told

Mrs Cooper 52 year old school teacher, attending today complaining of Ulcer on right side of tongue, present for 2 months her last dental visit was 2 years back. She is fit and healthy. you havent done any examination yet. gather information and Explain the differential diagnosis, manage patient's concern, discuss further investigations needed.

How to approach oral medicine stations

Oral medicine stations call for careful history taking, recognising red flags and arranging the right review or referral. Practise explaining findings without alarming the patient and agreeing a safe follow-up plan.

Whatever the topic, the same habits earn marks: signpost what you will cover, listen, explain in plain words, offer real options, and check understanding. Our guide to the communication criteria shows how: ADC communication marking criteria, explained.

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