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Tag: VDS

  • Top dressings tips

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    I attended a meeting held by the RCVS with representatives from the Veterinary Defence Society who warned that dressings can be problematic in terms of complaints and litigation. I’ll be totally honest here: I don’t like doing dressings. I was talking to Laura the other day (one of our team of fantastic RVNs) and, because…

  • Is our perfectionism making us ill?

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    My name is Jo and I’m a perfectionist. Perfectionism is a big part of who I am. I am grateful to that facet of my personality for many of my achievements, but I can see it has also caused issues in my personal and professional life. I read comedian Jon Richardson’s book It’s Not Me, It’s You about his…

  • The VN status debate

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    I am currently stuck at home with a bad back, so I’ve had plenty of time to read a debate on Vet Nurse about the list for veterinary nurses being phased out in favour of the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. It is an emotive topic and members of this forum seem to be showing…

  • Communication and memory

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    I often see new graduate workshops and tutorials advertised where the seminar leaders address the problems of communication. Similar events are offered to older codgers, too. I’ve been to a couple; the Veterinary Defence Society points out the majority of complaints it handles involve some form of breakdown in communication. The speakers often lay the blame squarely…

  • Nay, nay, and thrice nay

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    Like most people in this profession I have problems with the RCVS Disciplinary Committee’s judgement on the Munhuwepasi Chikosi case last year. I have read the report available on the RCVS website, and spotted many of the subtleties of wording that the college now rely on to defend itself. I also agree with the criticisms levelled by…