A philosophy lesson from Dr Seuss 1 Oct 2015 Dr DAVID WILLIAMS receives some sage advice from the man behind the Cat in the Hat in light of the Vet Futures survey results, which show almost half of veterinarians are not happy with their lot
Survey gives us a wake-up call for what? 1 Oct 2015 PERISCOPE continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern
On-call: making the best of a not-so-bad situation 1 Oct 2015 GARETH CROSS ponders the results of the latest survey of the profession and in particular the provision of out-ofhours care, something that seems to keep veterinary surgeons on edge and yearning for t…
What lurks behind the seemingly harmless exterior? 1 Oct 2015 THE MERCURY COLUMN in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around
What's in a name? 1 Sep 2015 PERISCOPE continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern
I think therefore I am, or do I? 1 Sep 2015 Dr DAVID WILLIAMS ponders a selection of Latin (and French) phrases and wonders how we know what we know, and more importantly how veterinary clients put their faith in trusting we do
The shi-tzu has landed... 1 Sep 2015 GARETH CROSS examines some of the differences between ‘proper dogs’ and smaller breeds and re-assesses what makes a good canine pet, finding time to camp it up with his own new family member
Going local to learn from Tesco's mistakes 1 Sep 2015 THE MERCURY COLUMN in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around
Do we have the evidence for the evidence base? 1 Aug 2015 THE MERCURY COLUMN in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around
The trouble with new graduates... 1 Aug 2015 Dr DAVID WILLIAMS examines the challenges faced by those entering the profession who, once qualified, may find themselves thrown in at the deep end, especially when dealing with euthanasia
Learning lessons from the nhs... 1 Aug 2015 PERISCOPE continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern
The RCVS and OFSTED: taking the PSS? 1 Aug 2015 GARETH CROSS thinks the RCVS might be overreaching in considering how to make the practice standards scheme more like the schools scheme, and he urges more study and a realistic approach...
Can we demand better ways of doing things? 1 Jul 2015 THE MERCURY COLUMN in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around
Time for a less cut-and-dried approach? 1 Jul 2015 Dr DAVID WILLIAMS describes how after two years of study into research methods in teaching and learning, he is finding that a ‘positivist’ approach to everything can be fraught with problems
A professional approach to palliative care 1 Jul 2015 PERISCOPE continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern
Insurer wants policyholders to use ‘preferred’ referral practices... 1 Jul 2015 GARETH CROSS has been in touch with both the Royal College and the insurance underwriter which wants to influence practice choice – and reminds us of the forecast he made back in 2006…
Who knows what may lie ahead? 1 Jun 2015 THE MERCURY COLUMN in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around
The value of networking at congresses 1 Jun 2015 Dr DAVID WILLIAMS was reminded, during a break from sessions at the BSAVA congress, that vaccinations can have a beneficial effect against many other pathogens in addition to the target organism
Medicines: is it time to start choosing more wisely? 1 Jun 2015 PERISCOPE continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern
Framework for career progression… 1 Jun 2015 GARETH CROSS continues his series on the different types of practice operating in the country by handing over this month’s column to a group which claims to be the ‘UK’s fastest growing’
