Workshop: Spectrum of Care and Case Examples: Talking Options in the Trenches

Presentation Description / Summary: This session will discuss the background and impacts of the current ‘access to care’ crisis we face in veterinary medicine as well as one proposed solution to address this problem – spectrum of care. For this tag-team, dialogue style talk, the three speakers will quickly dive into the specifics of how to provide spectrum of care in clinical practice, highlighting key areas critical for success, such as evidence-based medicine and communication. Case examples, interactive polling and pair-share, will be used to showcase real world spectrum of care incorporation into clinical practice and engage participants.

Learner Outcomes: 

1. Recall the direct and indirect impacts of access to care on veterinary patients, clients, and staff
2. Describe the “what” and “how” of providing spectrum of care in veterinary practice
3. Discuss veterinary comfort with cost conversations.
4. Review key areas that need to be included to successfully integrate spectrum of care into your practice
5. Identify ways to immediately include spectrum of care in your practice
6. Provide and demonstrate use of communication techniques and tools
7. Share experiences, questions and solutions with the presenters and audience