Vet Times

Tag: consultation

  • Selfish morality

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    Willow, my faithful (if neurotic) lurcher, is usually good company on our walks. We have some great conversations – I talk, she listens. We have covered many topics over many miles: who was the best Star Trek captain (Kirk, obviously), why we have seasons, why were the 1980s the best decade for music – but…

  • Doctor, doctor

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    I’ve had to face a difficult decision in the last few months. You see, it’s always been a disappointment to me that, unlike many of our overseas colleagues, UK veterinary surgeons have long languished under the tedious titles of Mrs, Miss or Mr. Not only do these old-fashioned prefixes call upon our clients to make…

  • Quality of life scale invaluable for difficult discussions

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    Owners will often ask me to view the quality of life of pet companions nearing the end of their days. This is something I’ve often struggled with, as the primary caregivers are often better placed than I am within the confines of a 10 to 15-minute consultation. I had the pleasure/honour of becoming the first person to buy Alice…

  • The Doctor debate

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    One of the big discussion topics within the veterinary profession at the moment is the RCVS consultation on UK-qualified vets adopting the courtesy title of “Doctor”, or “Dr”. Given that the consultation closed on February 16, I may seem a bit late to add my two pennies’ worth, but I didn’t really know how I felt…