Is the cost of care always the elephant in the examination room, or is that an unfounded assumption? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Tracey Deiss to discuss new survey results that shed light on the factors influencing veterinary recommendations and the driving forces behind pet owner treatment decisions. Dr. Deiss also shares how using the PAWs acronym can help leave ‘assumption bias’ at the door the next time you create a treatment plan.Resource:For more information on pet owners’ willingness to pay and to download the 2023 Convenia Pricing Calculator, visit CalculateConvenia.comContact us:[email protected] to find us:Cliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostSarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing ServicesRandall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinary teams today. Wellness and burnout have become buzzwords in the veterinary world in recent years. But what’s the truth when it comes to the well-being of today’s veterinary professionals? Galaxy Vet conducted a study to look for those answers, and in today’s episode, we’re filling you in on the causes of burnout and the tangible changes that can help.Resource:https://galaxyvets.com/the-emotional-toll-of-financial-stress-work-environment-and-euthanasia/Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

From digital radiography to the entrance of ultrasonography, imaging in general practice has made great strides since the days of the dark room. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, CCMT, to discuss how to get the most out of your clinic’s ultrasound and how portable, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is changing the way we practice. Resource:https://vet.butterflynetwork.com Contact us:[email protected] Where to find us:Cliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.brief The Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostSarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing ServicesRandall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM, about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia in a Dog.” To start, Dr. Bugbee explains the differences between primary and secondary cases of ITP, highlighting the platelet “cutoff” for spontaneous bleeding and some of the disease sequelae you may encounter. He then elaborates on therapy and follow-up, with steroids as the primary medication and several drugs that can be considered for secondary use.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/immune-mediated-thrombocytopenia-dogContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. It seems like stories about AI chatbots are suddenly all over the news and social media, including one about a bot that purportedly diagnosed a critically ill dog with IMHA. While generative artificial intelligence models may, in fact, enhance the delivery of medical care and information in the near future, they are not poised to replace clinicians. Tune in as Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss this new technology and its potential benefits and limitations in practice.Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.