CVM Faculty Members Publish New Textbook
Two faculty members at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine recently published an innovative guide to aid practitioners in maximizing the diagnostic value of in-house clinical veterinary testing.
Two faculty members at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine recently published an innovative guide to aid practitioners in maximizing the diagnostic value of in-house clinical veterinary testing. Dr. Ryane Englar, DVM, DABVP, Executive Director of Clinical and Professional Skills, and Dr. Sharon Dial, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Research Scientist, recognized that a one-size-fits-all approach to veterinary diagnostics does not serve all cases equally well. In Low-Cost Clinical Veterinary Diagnostics, published by Wiley-Blackwell, Englar and Dial focus on providing quality healthcare tailored to the client’s economic considerations.
Comprehensive veterinary diagnostic testing may not always be feasible, or even advisable, for all cases, so it is important to discern the nuances of each case and ascertain how the practitioner may be able to address specific concerns. Understanding that not every patient requires every test for an accurate diagnosis helps practitioners and students decide which tests to use and how to obtain the greatest diagnostic value. Although comprehensive panels may remain the best way to obtain the most information, this textbook highlights how to carry out and interpret diagnostic tests in cases where veterinary medical care may otherwise be financially out of reach. Englar and Dial supply insight into a topic not often covered while guiding the reader to come alongside the client with strong communication strategies and provide a well-planned course of action.