This article discusses the roles nurses may play in bringing the benefits of genomic medicine to patients Abstract Genomic medicine can improve patient care through supporting quicker diagnoses and enabling more tailored care. In England, genomic testing has already been introduced for patients with some rare conditions and cancers, and, as understanding of the genome increases, it is likely to …
Dr. Jane
December 3, 2021
Many veterinary clinics had to significantly reduce their opening times during the pandemic, which led to a deadline that was an additional burden on the already burnt-out, understaffed veterinary workforce. “I can tell you from experience and friends of mine have so few staff that they turn away emergencies because they lack the help, ”said Madeline Bernstein, president of the …
While the delta and lambda variants of SARS-CoV-2 continue to challenge us, we also see hints of post-pandemic normalcy with the return of some in-person meetings, reopened retail establishments, and get-togethers with extended family and friends. Despite these positive signs of recovery, many of us in the veterinary profession are still reeling, professionally and personally, from the pandemic’s effects on our …
(CNN) – Madison Vollbracht sagt, sie sei nach fünf Jahren als Tiermedizinerin ausgebrannt. Ihre Arbeit war schon vor der Covid-19-Pandemie zermürbend. Doch die Pandemie führte zu einem dramatischen Anstieg der Haustieradoptionen, „Covid-Welpen und -Kätzchen“, wie Vollbracht sie nennt, sowie zu einem Anstieg der Anfragen zur Heimtierbetreuung, was den Arbeitsaufwand stark erhöhte. Read moreVeterinarian warns dog owners about leftover Christmas pet …
Related video: Vets backlogged, weary from COVID pet boomMadison Vollbracht says she burned out after five years working as a veterinary technician.Her work was already grueling before the COVID-19 pandemic.But the pandemic sparked a dramatic increase in pet adoptions, “COVID puppies and kittens,” as Vollbracht calls them, as well as a rise in inquiries about pet care, which greatly increased …
Madison Vollbracht sagt, sie sei nach fünf Jahren als Tiermedizinerin ausgebrannt. Ihre Arbeit war schon vor der Covid-19-Pandemie anstrengend – Personalmangel, lange Arbeitszeiten, wenig Bezahlung und keine Überstunden. Doch die Pandemie führte zu einem dramatischen Anstieg der Haustieradoptionen, „Covid-Welpen und -Kätzchen“, wie Vollbracht sie nennt, sowie zu einem Anstieg der Anfragen zur Heimtierbetreuung, was den Arbeitsaufwand stark erhöhte. Read moreEnormous …
Implementing workplace incentives that are attractive to millennials and women could be key to attracting longtime veterinary professionals. This comes from a new report from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) that interviewed graduates, practice managers, and other professionals to get an overview of current industry-wide strengths, changes, and opportunities. The group’s workplace data showed an annual increase in the …
Dr. Jane
February 27, 2021
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Role models can help children see themselves in future careers, and a new initiative at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is helping develop veterinary role models that every child can relate to. The college has launched a new organization called the League of VetaHumanz, an inclusive veterinary superhero league that works with member universities and …
Dr. Jane
February 14, 2021
NZ cows New Zealand Veterinary Association photo Dairy cows outnumber people in New Zealand. The country’s large population of animals raised for food creates a relatively high need for rural veterinarians. Read moreObituaries | American Veterinary Medical AffiliationNew Zealand may be the envy of the world for its ultra-low COVID-19 caseload. But the Southern Pacific nation’s strict approach to lockdowns …
