The ultrasound is an incredibly useful diagnostic tool. In this video tip, Gerardo Poli offers some advice to help you perfect the basics of ultrasound-guided aspiration.
Gerardo Poli discusses how web savvy pet owners often visit their vet armed with research and even a diagnosis, and suggests vets attempt to call a truce with Dr Google.
Dog bite wounds are one of the most common presentations both in general and emergency practice, and they can often be challenging cases. Here, Gerardo Poli offer some tips on managing these injuries.
Are you able to undertake the surgery yourself, or should you consider referral to a facility that is better equipped for the challenges that often accompany linear foreign body patients?
In the second of his three-part series on linear foreign bodies, Gerardo Poli explains how ultrasound can be a “highly sensitive and specific diagnostic test”, but only if you know what you’re looking for…
In the first of a three-part series, Gerardo Poli offers hints, tips and considerations to bear in mind when attempting to diagnose the presence of a linear foreign body using radiographs.
Having outlined the need for competence and competence in building trust with clients, Hubert Hiemstra discusses the final part of the three Cs – communication.
While it's good to learn from mistakes, it can sometimes be difficult to forgive yourself. So, Gerardo Poli explains how setting a time limit to think about the mistake can help you manage negative emotions and move forward.
Hubert Hiemstra wraps up the first part of his series into the problem-free consult by considering what he thinks is the most important attribute for building a bond with clients.
Having outlined his seven tools for helping connect with clients, Hubert Hiemstra discusses in more detail the first four – Intention, Smile, Introduction and Touch.
In the second part of his series discussing problem-free consults, Hubert Hiemstra looks at the ingredients required to create that all-important connection with clients.
Having sold his shares in his clinic, Hubert Hiemstra has been reflecting on what he’s learned in the past decade – starting with how a simple acronym helped him manage the biggest challenge encountered in emergency practice…
Having discussed two impostor personas in his previous tip, Gerardo Poli focuses on another three examples – and offers some simple solutions to combat this phenomenon for good.
Having previously discussed his top tips for dealing with client complaints, Hubert Hiemstra shares the techniques that form his makeshift “mental armour” against those who set out to attack, insult and hurt.
