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Long read

1 July 2021

Human factors for safer care and a better cup of tea

An introduction to human factors and systems thinking.

Quality improvementCommunication and teamwork

Course

1 July 2021

QI Boxset 1: Establishing a quality improvement structure in practice

Series 1 of the QI Boxset provides practical information and advice for establishing a QI structure in practice.

Quality improvementCommunication and teamwork

Journal watch

23 June 2021

Pain in rabbits: a review for veterinary nurses [Part 1-3]

Read a summary of this article published in the Veterinary Nursing Journal in 2021.

Evidence-based veterinary medicineExoticsPatient care

Journal watch

23 June 2021

Non-neoplastic anal sac disorders in UK dogs: Epidemiology and management aspects of a research-neglected syndrome

Read a summary of this article published in Veterinary Record in March 2021.

Evidence-based veterinary medicineSmall animalsMedicine

Journal watch

23 June 2021

Melting corneal ulcers (keratomalacia) in dogs: A 5-year clinical and microbiological study (2014–2018)

Read a summary of this article published in Veterinary Ophthalmology in April 2021.

Evidence-based veterinary medicineSmall animalsMedicine

Journal watch

23 June 2021

Translating research into practice: Adoption of endocrine diagnostic testing in cases of equine laminitis

Read a summary of this article published in The Veterinary Journal in March 2021.

Evidence-based veterinary medicineEquineMedicine

Journal watch

23 June 2021

A randomised controlled trial to reduce highest priority critically important antimicrobial prescription in companion animals

Read a summary of this article published in Nature Communications in 2021.

Evidence-based veterinary medicineSmall animalsAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)

Journal watch

23 June 2021

2021 ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Collection and Administration of Blood and Blood Products in Cats

Read a summary of the ISFM consensus guidelines on blood transfusions in cats from 2021.

Evidence-based veterinary medicineSmall animalsMedicine

Case example

16 June 2021

Warm air blanket and hypothermia audit

Explore this clinical audit from Jessica Pennock looking at post-operative temperatures in dogs and cats.

Quality improvementSmall animalsSurgery and anaesthesiaPatient careAudits, benchmarks and registries

Journal club

7 June 2021

Antimicrobial and antiparasitic use and resistance in British sheep and cattle

Access this journal club resource for an article on antimicrobial and antiparasitic use.

Evidence-based veterinary medicineOne HealthFarm animalsAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)

Case example

2 June 2021

Auditing in-house ear cytology by Plymouth Veterinary Group

Plymouth Veterinary Group

Explore this project by Plymouth Veterinary Group on how they introduced guidelines for performing ear cytology.

Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits, benchmarks and registriesPatient careAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)

Long read

1 June 2021

The empowering force of gratitude

Learn more about gratitude and the difference between perfection and excellence.

Quality improvementCommunication and teamwork

Learn: our CPD platform