tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990890778229196792.post3633520301631554102..comments2024-03-25T00:30:44.421-07:00Comments on Veterinarians Behaving Badly: Veterinary Suicide Awareness fundingwebhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938934194973454729noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990890778229196792.post-67506386360088272332014-02-26T12:54:33.811-08:002014-02-26T12:54:33.811-08:00Erin, holler at me eden@justvetdata.com and we'...Erin, holler at me eden@justvetdata.com and we'll find how you can contribute.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658588126488026444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990890778229196792.post-21027202380251581692014-02-26T11:47:17.399-08:002014-02-26T11:47:17.399-08:00I would like to get more involved. Is there a webs...I would like to get more involved. Is there a website or forum? Contact information for the campaign?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822966907647997274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990890778229196792.post-34594774686194578982014-02-26T09:15:33.743-08:002014-02-26T09:15:33.743-08:00" (even if you're fond of your alma mater..." (even if you're fond of your alma mater) "<br />Made my day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658588126488026444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990890778229196792.post-67269209685780168792014-02-26T08:52:22.831-08:002014-02-26T08:52:22.831-08:00Very good point, Jenna, and I agree. I think we&#...Very good point, Jenna, and I agree. I think we've been taught that we are supposed to tolerate bad behavior because we are in an "emotional field" but the downside to that is that the behaviors are escalating now (I love saying their responses are disproportionate to the events. Example: A client screaming at your receptionist for something trivial) and it's taking a huge toll on many of us. I am nowhere near suicidal but I have reached a point with my own CP that I am just not able to put up with it like I used to. I think this is true of ALL professions, too... certainly not just veterinarians. The bullies of the schoolyard of yesterday are now the bullies standing up and abusing people as adults.<br /><br />Sorry to get off on a tangent - I think the Suicide Awareness campaign is a great idea and a very helpful resource. I, too, will support financially.Doctor Sarcasmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00563850006906918486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990890778229196792.post-4999079878660968642014-02-26T08:20:49.430-08:002014-02-26T08:20:49.430-08:00I disagree with one point: no veterinarian has to...I disagree with one point: no veterinarian has to talk to a difficult client like that person is a friend.<br /><br />No matter who the client is, always be polite. Be professional. Document thoroughly, including all phone calls. Prepare written estimates, and require client signatures. Provide clients with printouts of their records. Do this for all clients, happy, disgruntled and in-between.<br /><br />Now the critical point for veterinarians struggling with compassion fatigue: you can say no. Particularly if you feel pressured or bullied by a client, you should say no. Research shows that the chances a veterinarian or physician will trigger a malpractice or board complaint are magnified when the clinician's relationship with the client is poor.<br /><br />Read your state's standards for veterinary practice and talk to your malpractice carrier, attorney or state board if you need legal advice in creating a practice policy. In most states, unless an animal is critically ill, a veterinarian has the right to refer the client elsewhere. Do it. The local veterinary school is usually an excellent first choice (even if you're fond of your alma mater) because veterinary schools employ a fleet of attorneys who are adept at dealing with difficult clients.<br /><br />If I'd learned to do this earlier in my career I might still be in private practice.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537103195465319250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990890778229196792.post-43567840254598970262014-02-26T07:08:54.157-08:002014-02-26T07:08:54.157-08:00Loved Ignite! That talk especially good about disc...Loved Ignite! That talk especially good about discussing the effects of social isolation on suicidal ideation - if others in our profession know they're not alone with the kind of feelings they're experiencing and that all of us are in this together - we can save lives.VetChangesWorldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206535333575289535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990890778229196792.post-15061917199484348472014-02-25T18:16:21.688-08:002014-02-25T18:16:21.688-08:00Thanks, Grey Man, and thanks Justine, for the addi...Thanks, Grey Man, and thanks Justine, for the additional generosity, and thanks to VBB admins for the publicity. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658588126488026444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990890778229196792.post-13909284060918540722014-02-25T18:04:08.131-08:002014-02-25T18:04:08.131-08:00$20 sent.
$20 sent. <br />The Grey Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619451007363662815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990890778229196792.post-47538114742099906722014-02-25T13:51:52.758-08:002014-02-25T13:51:52.758-08:00Don't worry - if $ isn't covered by AVMA, ...Don't worry - if $ isn't covered by AVMA, VetGirlOnTheRun will cover the costs. It's for a good cause. @VetGirlOnTheRun @drjustinelee #savelivesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08514861828216638177noreply@blogger.com