Monthly Archives: January 2010

Resolving Conflict with a Co-Worker

Posted on by Laurence H. Baker

We all have disagreements in the work place, and disagreements can become conflicts that interfere with our ability to accomplish our work when emotions become involved. These emotions often stem from primitive feelings of fight or flight and that is … Continue reading

Putting Knowledge into Practice

Posted on by Elizabeth Lund, DVM, MPH, PhD

Do veterinarians practice evidence-based veterinary medicine? In the human medical profession, evidence-based medicine (EBM) has become established and clinicians have accessible EBM tools to support clinical decision-making. What exactly does EBM mean to a practitioner? EBM is the conscientious and … Continue reading

Keeping Peace in Your Practice

Posted on by Brenda Shropshire

No way around it. If you’re part of the workforce, occasional disagreements and problems between co-workers are inevitable. And although differences of opinion will always be a part of human interactions, we know that the more effectively we can communicate … Continue reading

The Importance of First Impressions

Posted on by Jeffrey Mills DVM

Several weeks ago, I showed up early at the hospital on my “day off” for some paperwork. I first noticed that the rest of the hospital also seemed to be closed when operating hours had already started. All of the … Continue reading