professionalism and interprofessionalism

Question 1

who are the stakeholders in vet med

Answer 1

patients, clients, colleagues, practice owners, broader society

Question 2

define profession

Answer 2

an occupation whose core element of work is based upon the mastery of a complex body of knowledge and skills

Question 3

6 domains of professionalism

Answer 3

3 personal: ethical practice, reflection/ self awareness, accountability
3 interpersonal: social responsibility, teamwork and respect

Question 4

professional competence

Answer 4

-integration of underpinning knowledge, technical skills and the domains of professionalism

Question 5

vet is ___ and vet tech is ___ professions

Answer 5

established, emergent

Question 6

vets vs doctors relationships

Answer 6

-triad vs dyad relationship

Question 7

role of veterinarian is terms of animals as property vs member of family

Answer 7

-something you own: duty of care
-member of family: informed consent
-car mechanic and pediatrician

Question 8

animal ethics

Answer 8

refers to moral issues surrounding the use of animals

Question 9

veterinary ethics

Answer 9

concerned with how vets make decisions in the delivery of vet care (4 branches)

Question 10

what are the 4 branches of veterinary ethic

Answer 10

descriptive, official, administrative and normative

Question 11

descriptive vet ethics

Answer 11

views of the members of the profession, ex oaths and declarations vets take

Question 12

official vet ethics

Answer 12

codes of conduct adopted by professional organizations

Question 13

administrative vet ethics

Answer 13

standards articulated/ enforced by the government
legislation, guidelines from regulatory bodies

Question 14

normative vet ethics

Answer 14

approaches to solving problems, autonomous case-by-case decision making

Question 15

what is reflective practice

Answer 15

dynamic, participatory, cyclical process that contributes to personal and professional growth

Question 16

why is reflective practice important

Answer 16

-gain insight into their practice
-make meaning of experiences
-ID and appreciate positive experiences
-link past and present in prep for future
-ID gaps in knowledge and set learning goals

Question 17

framework for reflection

Answer 17

WHAT: what is the problem
SO WHAT: make sense of the problem
NOW WHAT: develop an action plan

Question 18

what is the science and the art of being a vet

Answer 18

science: evidence base of knowledge and theories
art: integrate their specific knowledge w their personal strengths, skills, social and cultural experience, professional knowledge and adapt to situations

Question 19

self awareness is

Answer 19

an individuals tendency to pay attention to their own emotions, attitudes and behaviours in response to specific situations

Question 20

interprofessional practice (IPP)

Answer 20

-teamwork
-effective communication
-knowledge of each others roles and responsibilities
-horizontal transfer of info (not hierarchical)
-respect between professions
-appropriate team structure
-set team processes

Question 21

IPP team consists of

Answer 21

vets, techs, assistants, receptions, manager, other ancillary (ex book keeper) and external (lab etc)

Question 22

changing vet practice landscape

Answer 22

-increasing significance of the HAB
-growing concern for AW
-advancing technologies
-increased client expectations
-more complex and varied treatments
-need broader range of participants and qualifications in the vet team

Question 23

challenges to IPP

Answer 23

-hierarchy, communication and lack of understanding roles
-lack of time
-part time staff leading to frequent handovers
-branch differences
-system errors (fatigue, stress, technical issues)
-organization

Question 24

ways to alleviate vet shortage

Answer 24

-expand vet class sizes
-open new schools
-create mid level professions
-expand techs scope of practice
-telemedicine
-AI
-reject anti competitive restraints

Question 25

interprofessional education (IPE)

Answer 25

students learning ABOUT, FROM and WITH each other to enable collaboration and improve health outcomes