Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

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Veterinary Breakroom: Should Owning Pets Be Considered a Privilege? Dec 08, 2022

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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. It’s easy to say “don’t get a pet if you can’t afford one.” But what does that really mean? What if you can afford to feed the stray cat, but can’t help when he breaks his leg? One thing’s for sure, it’s a topic that could be discussed for hours. Listen as we weigh in on both sides of the story.

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The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

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.

Blastomycosis in an Intact Boerboel with Dr. Patterson Nov 28, 2022

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Carly Patterson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Limb Swelling in an Intact Boerboel.” Dr. Patterson reviews her suspicions when initially taking on this case of highly localized symptoms only affecting the left hind leg and paw with a history of multiple failed treatments and walks us through where the diagnostic process eventually took her. The destination: Blastomycosis.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/limb-swelling-intact-boerboel

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The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: Should Veterinarians Treat Their Personal Pets? Nov 21, 2022

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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 Dr. Alyssa’s beloved Dogue de Bordeaux, Luna, needed a digit amputation for a tumor, she had to decide if she was going to be Luna’s mom or Luna’s doctor. While a common practice in veterinary medicine, treating our personal pets can lead to questions about everything from clouded medical judgment to eligibility for insurance claims to legality of writing prescriptions. Join us in the breakroom as Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa discuss which situations they feel comfortable treating their own animals and which they prefer to have a trusted colleague step in.

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

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Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
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The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Colonic Volvulus & Entrapment in a Labrador Retriever with Dr. Veytsman Nov 14, 2022

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Stan Veytsman, DVM, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Colonic Volvulus & Entrapment in a Labrador Retriever.” Dr. Veytsman explains the common presenting signs that this very uncommon problem shares with other acute abdominal conditions. He also reviews the difference between torsion and volvulus. Later, he discusses pneumocolograms, tissue vitality after derotation, and the several ways to perform a colopexy. Keep this emergency on your radar!

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/vomiting-secondary-possible-foreign-body-obstruction-labrador-retriever-colonic-torsion

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The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: Ask the Pharmacist Nov 10, 2022

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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. We are excited to welcome the first Veterinary Breakroom guest, Chloe Ciarrocchi, PharmD, RPh, DICVP, in today’s episode. Veterinarians and pharmacists work together almost every day to make sure our patients get the medications they need, yet so much of what goes on behind the pharmacy counter is a mystery to veterinary professionals. Listen in as Dr. Chloe gives us a glimpse of the “other side” and all the tips we need to build a successful veterinary–pharmacist relationship.

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

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

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson, Dr. Beth Molleson, and Dr. Chloe Ciarrocchi. 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.

Incisional Biopsy of Oral Tumors with Dr. Boston Oct 31, 2022

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Sarah Boston, DVM, DVSc, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Incisional Biopsy of Oral Tumors.” Dr. Boston explains why tissue biopsy is definitively better than aspiration of oral tumors and shares some good tips for how to get the most out of your samples. She also discusses how to set the specialist up for success when you’re planning on referring and reminds us about what else we could be doing at the time of biopsy.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/incisional-biopsy-oral-tumors

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

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

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: Does Lack of License Portability Pose a Problem? Oct 27, 2022

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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 this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss the pros and cons of universal licensing and how license portability might improve access to care by making it easier for veterinarians to move or practice in multiple states, especially during the current veterinary shortage. Tune in to this latest installment of the breakroom as we seek a better system than the current mishmash of state licensing requirements that we all have to deal with now.

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

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

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Measuring Vertebral Heart Scale in Cats with Dr. Estrada Oct 17, 2022

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Amara Estrada, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Measuring Vertebral Heart Scale in Cats.” Dr. Estrada reviews exactly what the vertebral heart scale is, how to measure one, and what constitutes normal in cats. She also discusses the limitations and how to get the most out of your feline VHS efforts.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/measuring-vertebral-heart-scale-cats

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

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

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: What Do Vet Techs Want You to Know? Oct 13, 2022

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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. It’s no secret that veterinary technicians are crucial in the veterinary clinic, but we want to know: what do vet techs wish they could say to their vets? And how can we show our appreciation? Join us in the breakroom as Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa chat about the vet techs in their lives and what the data tells us about current vet tech job satisfaction.

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

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

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Reclaiming Joy in Veterinary Medicine: Tips For Reducing Daily Stressors with Dr. Barnes Oct 10, 2022

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Life in the veterinary clinic isn’t for the faint of heart. Between aggressive pets, overworked staff, and heart-wrenching cases, frustrations are easy to come by. In this Partner Podcast episode, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Cindy Barnes, a former practice owner, to discuss simple ways to reclaim your joy and make the day-to-day less stressful, including how advances in software technology can help ease daily stressors in your practice.

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