Spectrum of care: The business case for improving access to veterinary medicineJuly 24, 2024When spectrum of care is practiced, veterinarians offer a range of diagnostic and treatment options that vary in their expense, invasiveness, and intensity. Ultimately, this style of practice offers a way to serve more patients and clients by offering some level of care instead of an all-or-nothing approach.
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Practicing a spectrum of careMarch 11, 2024This approach ensures patients receive care that improves their quality of life, within the constraints of the pet family, while allowing veterinary teams to uphold their moral, ethical, ad legal obligations.
In a 'hot spot'? Apply spectrum of careAugust 4, 2023Spectrum of care: In dogs, hot spots are one of the most common skin disease presentations to veterinary clinics and ERs, particularly over the summer months.
Toolkit, policies on spectrum of care sought by AVMA delegatesJuly 18, 2023Spectrum of care is critical to expanding veterinary care accessibility and increasing client compliance. This point was further focused on by the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) during their recently concluded Veterinary Information Forum (VIF) in Denver, Colorado. Educating veterinary students and professionals, establishing policies, and providing resources on spectrum of care are among the suggestions the AVMA HOD vote to be referred to the AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) for consideration, following the recommendation of the reference committee to which the VIF topic was assigned. Potential resources in the spectrum of care toolkit include continuing education and guide materials, with emphasis on client communication and proper documentation of medical records. Education goes both ways Advancing the concept of spectrum of care in the industry means educating both ends of the practice—professionals and clients. Equipping veterinary students and professionals to offer a variety of care options responsive to client needs and expectations can help increase accessibility of veterinary care and client compliance. Further, this allows delivery of veterinary care regardless of the challenges in their respective practices. Gary Stuer, DVM, delegate for the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA), reiterates the importance of client communication in the …
Spectrum of care: How it is helping vets be their best and ensure optimal patient healthSeptember 23, 2022Consider presenting treatment options aligned with evidence-based medicine, respect for client finances, a do-no-harm approach, and a commitment to non-judgmental, transparent, and thorough owner education.
Diversity, equity, inclusion barriers impact pet ownershipSeptember 12, 2022Finding solutions to remove barriers and expand access to a spectrum of care are among the issues veterinary industry leaders will tackle at an upcoming event, backed by the Veterinary Industry Council (VIC) and the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).
Improving access to care goal of new teaching hospitalJune 14, 2021Ensuring pets have adequate access to care is the primary objective of a newly opened veterinary clinic in the Buckeye State.
