Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

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Veterinary Breakroom: Is There Media Bias Surrounding the Cost of Veterinary Care? May 06, 2024

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. When a reporter for the New York Times recently issued a request for individuals to share their experiences of "being stuck with a big vet bill," Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa were concerned about the inflammatory language used in the survey. Tune in as Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore the ripple effect of the survey's impact on the veterinary community, including heightened anxiety and frustration.

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The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Disclaimer: This 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.

New Dermatology Study Results that May Surprise You with Dr. Bateman May 02, 2024

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When we prescribe short-term steroids for pruritic dogs, do we really know what happens next? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with dermatologist Dr. Fiona Bateman to delve into a new study examining adverse events associated with short-term steroid use. Dr. Beth reflects on the impact these results can have on clinical practice, and Dr. Bateman shares how a chewable tablet can benefit compliance and quality of life for pruritic dogs and their owners.

Sponsored by Merck Animal Health

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Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
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Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Veterinary Breakroom: Spotlighting the Referral Partner Relationship Apr 15, 2024

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Today, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth shine a light on the relationship between general practitioners and the emergency vets and specialists on the other end of the referral relationship. Has high demand in the veterinary industry strained these relationships? Are there best practices when it comes to communication between vets? Listen in and see if you agree with their take on the vet-to-vet relationship.

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

This 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.

Surgical Decision-Making in Veterinary Patients with Dr. Hayes Apr 08, 2024

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Galina Hayes, BVSc, DVSc, PhD, DACVECC, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Quiz: Surgical Decision-Making in Veterinary Patients.” Dr. Hayes guides us through four challenging surgical cases—highlighting hemorrhage, wound management, respiratory emergencies, and mass excisions. Don’t miss her expert advice!

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https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/surgery-veterinary-medicine-wound-management

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Idiopathic Epilepsy & the Role of Potassium Bromide with Dr. Fred Wininger Apr 04, 2024

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Although seizures can be scary, managing idiopathic epilepsy doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Fred Wininger to get answers on how to approach the seizing pet, tips for pet owner communication, and options in seizure management.

Sponsored by PRN Pharmacal

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

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The Team:

Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Brief Studio
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: When You’re the Patient, Not the Practitioner Apr 01, 2024

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Clients with human medical training can sometimes cause frustration among veterinary teams when they challenge the veterinarian’s expertise in treating their animals. But in this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth candidly consider whether they, as veterinarians, might also make for difficult patients. Do they inadvertently impede their own treatment by self-diagnosing or attempting to manage their illnesses without seeking professional guidance? Listen in as they turn the mirror on themselves and try to strike the right balance between expertise and humility in the medical field.

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Radiography & Ultrasonography with Dr. Seitz Mar 25, 2024

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks to Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP, about his recent Clinician’s Brief articles, “Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Radiography” and “Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Ultrasonography.” Dr. Seitz shares excellent advice on how to use radiography to the fullest—even if it means getting a wooden spoon or carbonated beverage—and how to apply point-of-care ultrasound at the general practice level.

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Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Veterinary Breakroom: Re-Entering Practice After a Hiatus Mar 18, 2024

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In today’s episode, Clinician's Brief colleague Katie Berlin, DVM, joins Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth in the breakroom to share her experience of re-entering clinical practice after a 2-year hiatus. If you’ve ever considered a break from clinical medicine and wondered what it would feel like to jump back in, listen in as Dr. Katie shares the good, the bad, and the ugly (read: anxious) of re-entry!

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Overcoming the Financial Burden to Care with Dr. Callie Harris Mar 14, 2024

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The Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Support Mission (PPPVSM) was established to help tackle the hurdles that stand in the way of a veterinarian’s “calling to care.” In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Callie Harris to get the details on how PPVSM’s recent donation to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation is providing $1 million worth of financial support to help veterinarians care for pets whose owners are facing financial hardship. Listen in to find out how you can utilize up to $2,000 of these funds this year to help support the patients in your practice that need it most.

Sponsored by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets

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