"Doc – When Is It Time to Say Goodbye?"
Assessing the quality of life of a family pet is a delicate balance between managing client emotions, the progression of the disease, and the happiness of the pet.
Assessing the quality of life of a family pet is a delicate balance between managing client emotions, the progression of the disease, and the happiness of the pet. These key issues are not always in harmony and it is the job of the veterinary professional team to manage and balance each party's interests with the natural developments of biology. Understanding common trends in both people and their pets helps better identify their needs, address their concerns, and make a decision that does the "most good" for all involved.
This lecture is approved for 1 hour of RACE CE credit.
Learn the 4 budgets for considering quality of life
Explore different assessment tools
Learn about the ailments which change the progression of quality of life
"Doc – When Is It Time to Say Goodbye?" (CE Course)
Quiz: “Doc – When Is It Time to Say Goodbye?” (Required for RACE Credit)
Mary Gardner, DVM