Readers' Letters

The Veterinary Nurse 2(2) 2017 A compassionate journey part 3: the client experience

It may be that as a graduate of the mid 1960s my opinion may be considered to be out of date. However, my reaction to the article is one of amazement. Euthanasia can be difficult for client and veterinary staff but it cannot be as complex as your article suggests. Why make a procedure more complicated than it is?

It is interesting that it fails to discuss the problems which arise when the procedure ‘goes wrong’.

Kind regards,

James Weir BSc Aberdeen, BVMS Glasgow

I have read your recent series of items on A compassionate journey with interest.

The indication from the RCVS 2014 survey on the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale is that a veterinary nurse has the lowest score. While such anxiety could well be a reflection of failing to meet client's expectations and demands. I would be of the opinion that the series of articles can only make matters worse — why create more difficulties within a well run practice if the veterinary surgeon has professional ability along with that of his staff to retain the confidence of the client?