New data supports value of veterinary health risk assessments
Zoetis conducted a study this year in which 563 pets (dogs and cats) received a standard wellness exam, then 90 days later underwent that same exam with a health risk assessment as part of the visit. The exam plus assessment revealed new health risks in about a third of patients.
The goal was to reexamine healthy dogs and cats that were previously seen in the past 90 days for their routine annual wellness visit. See the graphic below for findings:
With the health risk assessment, 86% of pet owners also indicated that they felt better informed about their pets' health and 76% felt better able to discuss their pets' healthcare with their veterinarian.
Proposed midlevel role poses unacceptable risks
October 30th 2024Proposals that would create a new midlevel practitioner (MLP) role raise serious concerns about the future of quality care for veterinary patients. Sometimes referred to as a veterinary professional associate (VPA), their duties would overlap those of a veterinarian and veterinary technician.
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