Anaemia: diagnostic approach — OSCE

Station brief (candidate)

• Explain that the count confirms iron-deficiency anaemia by its pattern, not a mysterious or dangerous label. ^[1]
• Take a focused diet and blood-loss history from the role-player, including milk volume. ^[1]
• Outline how the mean corpuscular volume and reticulocyte count classified the anaemia, and what red flags would change the plan. ^{[1] [4]}
• Agree iron therapy, milk and diet changes, review timing, and a safety-net using teach-back. ^{[1] [2]}
• Use shared decision-making and offer an interpreter if language differs. ^[5]