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Communication
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Communication
- Authors: Christine Magrath and Geoff Little
- From: BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Practice Management and Development
- Item: Chapter 17, pp 285 - 304
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443156.17
- Copyright: © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2012
Abstract
Communication affects all members of the practice team. The development of communication skills is not solely the domain of the veterinary surgeon, but also applies to veterinary nurses, receptionists and practice managers. This chapters explains the principles of face-to-face communication, how to communicate with clients, the importance of communication within the practice, and external communication.
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Categorization of communication skills. These are interdependent and cannot be considered in isolation. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Categorization of communication skills. These are interdependent and cannot be considered in isolation.
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This guide to the veterinary consultation has been developed based on the medical Calgary–Cambridge Guide and is now used at all UK veterinary schools. (Adapted from Radford et al., 2006) © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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This guide to the veterinary consultation has been developed based on the medical Calgary–Cambridge Guide and is now used at all UK veterinary schools. (Adapted from Radford et al., 2006)
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The three ‘constant threads’ of a consultation. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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The three ‘constant threads’ of a consultation.
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Open to closed ‘cone’. Starting with open questions and moving towards more specific points is an efficient way of eliciting information. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Open to closed ‘cone’. Starting with open questions and moving towards more specific points is an efficient way of eliciting information.
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Grouping of gathered information. Information should be processed into the biomedical history, background information and the client’s ideas, concerns and expectations (ICE) for the purpose of recording and presenting a history. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Grouping of gathered information. Information should be processed into the biomedical history, background information and the client’s ideas, concerns and expectations (ICE) for the purpose of recording and presenting a history.
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The link between compliance and concordance. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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The link between compliance and concordance.
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An example of an organizational communication structure within the practice. This example assumes that the owner is a veterinary surgeon. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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An example of an organizational communication structure within the practice. This example assumes that the owner is a veterinary surgeon.
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Experiential training in action: a simulated role play between a senior partner, a nurse and a veterinary graduate. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Experiential training in action: a simulated role play between a senior partner, a nurse and a veterinary graduate.
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Illustration of the breakdown of a £120 bill to a client. ‘Finance‘ includes all financial charges including bank charges, interest, depreciation and, in some cases, loan and HP interest. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Illustration of the breakdown of a £120 bill to a client. ‘Finance‘ includes all financial charges including bank charges, interest, depreciation and, in some cases, loan and HP interest.
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Moving annual turnover (MAT) can be analysed for a range of categories. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Moving annual turnover (MAT) can be analysed for a range of categories.