In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to counsel a patient with high cholesterol, focusing on statins, QRISK, and clear patient-friendly explanations for OSCEs and clinical practice.

We cover:

• What cholesterol is and why it matters

• How to explain QRISK and cardiovascular risk to patients

• When to start statins and why lifestyle changes alone may not be enough

• How statins work (in simple terms patients understand)

• Common side effects, rare risks, and safety-netting

• Addressing patient concerns and misinformation about statins

This episode is ideal for medical students, OSCE preparation, and foundation doctors who want a simple, structured approach to statin counselling.

🎧 Listen now and build confidence for OSCE stations and real patient conversations.