09/09/2026
MRCPI OSCE Structured Discussion Practice
Case brief for brainstorming🧐
Aisha Khan is 31 years old, G0, attending the renal obstetric clinic to discuss pregnancy planning
She has CKD stage 4 due to reflux nephropathy.
Relevant results:
eGFR 22 ml per minute per 1.73 m2
Creatinine 245 micromol per litre
BP 142 over 88 mmHg on labetalol
Proteinuria 850 mg per 24 hours
Hb 96 g per litre
No diabetes
Not on dialysis
Before looking at the answer, think like the examiner:
What is the effect of CKD on fertility?
How will you assess her before pregnancy?
What are the maternal and fetal risks?
How can pregnancy affect her renal disease?
What is your preconception and antenatal care plan?
This is a very important maternal medicine OSCE topic, and the key is not to give general reassurance. The candidate must recognise that CKD stage 4 is a very high risk pregnancy and needs proper renal obstetric counselling.
I will post the key examiner points next.
Dr. Rabaa Abdul
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