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Language: English
Published by 5M Books Ltd, GB, 2020
Series: Book 3 of 4 - Veterinary Skills
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Good communication skills provide better clinical outcomes and help avoid minor as well as major mistakes. Approximately 60-80% of negligence claims against vets are related to poor communication, with new graduates especially vulnerable. Communication skills are a growing part of the curriculum in veterinary schools, recognising how fundamental clear communication is to good practice.A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine covers why communication skills are important, the structure of typical communications and suggested approaches, veterinary specific communication pathways and sample scripts between vet and client. Scenarios covered include everyday communication, dealing with challenging situations, different species, different settings, and communication within the veterinary team. The aim is to instil confidence and competence, build professionalism and avoid problems.Most current teaching is based on a toolbox approach developed from the human medicine model. However, there is no set standard for teaching methodology which is why this is primarily a book for students but also includes a section for educators to provide guidance in this nascent subject. …
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- Title
- A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine
- Author
- Ryane E. Englar
- Publisher
- 5M Books Ltd, GB
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1789180953
- ISBN 13
- 9781789180954
- Item weight
- 917 grams
- Series
- Book 3 of 4: Veterinary Skills
Build confidence, competence, and professionalism through clearer veterinary communication.
Good communication skills support better clinical outcomes and help veterinary professionals avoid both minor and major mistakes. A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine explains why communication matters in practice, how typical veterinary conversations are structured, and how students and practitioners can approach client and team communication more effectively.
Written by Ryane E. Englar, this 250-page guide covers veterinary-specific communication pathways and sample scripts between vet and client. Scenarios include everyday communication, challenging situations, different species, different settings, and communication within the veterinary team.
- Explains why communication skills matter for clinical outcomes, professionalism, and avoiding problems
- Covers veterinary-specific communication pathways with suggested approaches and sample scripts
- Includes everyday and challenging scenarios across different species, settings, and clinical situations
- Supports communication within the veterinary team as well as vet-client conversations
- Useful for veterinary students and educators with guidance for teaching this growing part of the curriculum
With approximately 60-80% of negligence claims against vets related to poor communication, and new graduates especially vulnerable, this book addresses a critical skill area in veterinary medicine. It recognises that most current teaching is based on a toolbox approach adapted from human medicine, while also acknowledging the need for guidance in a developing subject without one fixed teaching standard.
Designed primarily for veterinary students, while also including a section for educators, A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine is a practical resource for building confidence and competence in one of the most important parts of good veterinary practice.
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