Development of veterinary communication skills at Murdoch University and in other Australian veterinary schools

J.N. Mills; P.J. Irwin; J. Baguley; M. Meehan; H. Austin; L. Fitzpatrick; B. Parry; T. Heath

doi:10.3138/jvme.33.1.93

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Development of veterinary communication skills at Murdoch University and in other Australian veterinary schools

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Development of veterinary communication skills at Murdoch University and in other Australian veterinary schools

J.N. Mills, P.J. Irwin, J. Baguley, M. Meehan, H. Austin, L. Fitzpatrick, B. Parry and T. Heath

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol.33(1), pp.93-99

2006

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.33.1.93

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Abstract

A historical perspective of the development of interpersonal communication and consultation skills workshops within the veterinary curriculum at Murdoch University is presented, along with plans for the future in this area. Videos have been found to be valuable teaching tools for triggering discussion in workshops on communication issues and in reviewing real client consultations. More use could be made of role plays with actors involving challenging consultations, and changes in the curriculum could allow for aspects of professional and applied interpersonal skills to be incorporated at an earlier stage of the program. An overview of the professional communication programs in other Australian veterinary schools is also presented. Most programs involve interaction with veterinary practitioners and consultants such as counselors and psychologists, and most veterinary schools offer a program of professional development spanning five years of the curriculum.

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Title: Development of veterinary communication skills at Murdoch University and in other Australian veterinary schools
Authors/Creators: J.N. Mills (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
P.J. Irwin (Author/Creator)
J. Baguley (Author/Creator)
M. Meehan (Author/Creator)
H. Austin (Author/Creator)
L. Fitzpatrick (Author/Creator)
B. Parry (Author/Creator)
T. Heath (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol.33(1), pp.93-99
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Identifiers: 991005543456107891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.228 Virology - Tropical Diseases; 1.228.2421 Veterinary Education
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