Shared decision making and contextualised care in veterinary practice

• Do you sometimes find it challenging to decide the 'best' treatment plan for an animal?
• Do you find it hard to balance out both the clinical and other factors in decision making?
• Would you like a more collaborative approach that reduces the risk of complaints? 

In these interactive online workshops, we will dive into the art of decision-making in veterinary practice, exploring the factors that influence our choices when it comes to patient care. Whether you’re a seasoned vet or just starting your career, this course is designed to provide you with practical tips and solutions that you can immediately apply in your daily practice. Enhance your skills and foster collaborative decision-making with your clients, leading to improved outcomes, heightened client satisfaction, and fewer complaints. 

Is this workshop for me? 

This course is tailored for veterinary surgeons who are passionate about improving their client interactions and patient care. If you've ever experienced challenges in getting your clients to understand and accept your treatment plans, felt frustrated by resistance from clients, or if you want to involve your clients more in the decision-making process, this workshop is for you. 

What will I learn? 

By the end of the workshop, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to: 

• Understand how various contextual factors impact your decision-making process in clinical cases. 
• Develop the confidence to make shared decisions with your clients, resulting in more comprehensive and manageable care for your patients. 
• Cultivate a communication approach that fosters shared decision-making, leading to better client engagement and satisfaction. 

What can I expect? 

• Two 3-hour interactive online workshops (9am – 12pm Tuesday 18th February and Tuesday 25th February)
• Engaging discussions and hands-on activities 
• Practical application of the concepts explored in your practice
• 6 hours CPD 

This course explores how we frame, communicate and make decisions, and doesn’t contain specific clinical content.