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Narrative Medicine in Veterinary Practice: Improving Client Communication, Patient Care, and Veterinary Well-Being

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Narrative Medicine in Veterinary Practice maintains that a patient should be viewed as an individual rather than an example of a disease process, and that this can be accomplished by using narrative. This book explores methods and theories from leaders in the human Narrative Medicine field while addressing topics unique to veterinary medicine…

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This is the first guide to Veterinary Narrative Medicine, a cutting-edge approach in human medicine with multiple applications in veterinary medicine. The text combines the latest research with numerous real-world examples and practical techniques to improve client communication, patient care, and veterinary well-being. Narrative Medicine in Veterinary Practice maintains that a patient should be viewed as an individual rather than an example of a disease process, and that this can be accomplished by using narrative. This book explores methods and theories from leaders in the human Narrative Medicine field while addressing topics unique to veterinary medicine. Readers will gain tools to help navigate difficult conversations and situations in clinical practice, including those involving the end of life. 211 p.

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Authors expertises affiliations

  • Karen Fine. Degree  in Veterinary acupuncture, Graduate of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program; and Adjunct Professor, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA (USA).
  • Publication date (print and digital versions): 2021-10Barnes & Noble.

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19 December 2021

This innovative book makes a compelling case for reimagining modern veterinary practice in ways that benefit the animal patient, its human caretaker, and veterinary professionals. As human-animal connections evolve, so must the practice of veterinary medicine. Pets today are often considered family members, and scientific advances offer more treatment options to consider. On the other hand, the practice of modern veterinary medicine is increasingly impersonal for both clients and veterinary staff. One remedy, the author suggests, is applying the Narrative Medicine or “three dimensional medicine” model, which takes into account the animal patient, the human caregiver, and environment and other contextual aspects.

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Carolyn E. Ware
19 December 2021

By bringing attention to the human component of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Fine has provided us with an empathic and holistic perspective to medical care that has great potential for healing in the animal community; not only for animals, but their human companions and veterinary professionals as well.

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Sonja A. Olson