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Brush up on grooming skills to prevent hair-raising problems

One of the things we love about dogs and cats is their glorious, often fluffy fur coats. A well-groomed dog or cat is aesthetically pleasing. But grooming isn’t just cosmetic. Veterinarians treat many conditions that result from inadequate grooming, which can be associated with poor health and welfare. Regular brushing and grooming of dogs and… Read More »

3 unexpected skills to reduce medical error

This article is sponsored by Careers by KevinMD.com. To err is human, and in the health care arena, avoiding errors is crucial. Efforts to address communication-related or “soft skill” failures have been ongoing since about 20 years ago when the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published reports titled To Err Is Human and Crossing the Quality Chasm. When we… Read More »