HSVMA WEBINAR

Isn't That Just Medicine?

The Art and Science of Spectrum of Care

Presented by: Dr. Kate Boatright, VMD, Founder, KMB Veterinary Media LLC

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Veterinarians are in the unique and challenging position of balancing the medical needs of their patients with the emotional, physical, and financial needs of their clients and their own moral and legal obligations to both. Embracing the spectrum of care can help to accomplish this delicate balancing act.

Spectrum of care is the idea that in every situation there is a range of options--both diagnostically and therapeutically--for patients and clients. More invasive, extensive, and expensive options fall on one end of the spectrum while less invasive, more cost-effective options fall on the other, with a wide range of middle ground options in between. Within this range is the best fit for each individual patient and client. The right choice will maximize the patient’s quality of life within the client’s limitations.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop an understanding of what the spectrum of care is and how it differs from current definitions of standard of care and gold standard care.

• Review literature that supports spectrum of care options in management of common case presentations including foreign body ingestion, pyometra, parvovirus, and blocked cats.

• Develop communication strategies to connect with clients and determine the best fit for each individual pet and family within the spectrum of care.

• Defining barriers to spectrum of care (more than finances!).

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This webinar is FREE for all attendees.
1.5 hours of RACE CE credits for HSVMA members only.
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Dr. Kate Boatright, VMD, Founder, KMB Veterinary Media LLC

Dr. Kate Boatright has been in small animal practice since graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2013. After nearly 8 years of full-time practice in both general practice and emergency clinics, she moved to part-time clinical work to pursue her passion for educating veterinary professionals as a freelance speaker and author. Dr. Boatright enjoys discussing mentorship, the unique challenges facing recent graduates, wellness, and the spectrum of care. She believes deeply in the role of organized veterinary medicine and holds leadership positions in the AVMA and PVMA. In her remaining time, she stays busy running, reading, and watching movies with her husband, son, and cat.