Human error is not predictable, many factors affect our ability to perform at our best. The full integration of the surgical safety checklist to the usual working practice of the hospital would ensure...
Toxocara spp. are a group of intestinal nematodes with species infecting dogs (Toxocara canis) and cats (Toxocara cati), both of which have zoonotic potential. Adult worms lie in the small intestine...
Clinical audit is not a ‘witch hunt’, it is not about apportioning blame, and it is not a negative activity. It does not involve large amounts of statistical analysis or technical expertise. It should...
Many bacteria are now resistant to antibiotics that have been effective against them in the past: they continue to survive following treatment with one or more antibiotic that they have previously...
Assessment of the senior patient may take a number of forms including:.
A total of 38 replies, representing the entire cohort of students, were received in the email exercise conducted before commencement of the subject, with 13 late submissions. A total of 34 replies...
FIV is a retrovirus that causes immunodeficiency in cats. It is in the same subfamily (lentiviruses) as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (Irwin, 2011). It was initially named the Feline...
‘We need to teach our children and students the fundamental facts of life — that one species’ waste is another species’ food; that matter cycles continually through the web of life; that the energy...
Animal Welfare Emergency Management (AWEM) is a developing area of emergency management. This term is used to describe the management of animal welfare needs through all phases of emergency...
In 1995 four colleges with veterinary nurse programmes decided to set up a network, in order to share knowledge and ideas. Berkshire College of Agriculture (UK), Edinburgh Telford College (UK),...