Why invest in communication (part 1)
In the US, there are 3 times more suicides in the veterinary profession than in the average population...
In the US, there are 3 times more suicides in the veterinary profession than in the average population...
Working as a vet practitioner clearly put us at risk of “compassion fatigue”, a very tricky and devastating disease...
We are convinced that good communication with the pet owners and with the staff...
“Know thyself”, Socrates said...
One of the key skills in building relationships with others is the use of empathy...
Asking owners open-ended questions, especially at the beginning of a consultation...
As well as listening it is important to actively encourage the client to continue telling their story...
Inclusion of the communication skills in every day practice requires us to move beyond what we do...
Vet practitioners frequently concentrate on the pet and forget about the owner…
This last section focuses on the importance of teaching...