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You and your own vet
It will usually be
our own vet who suggests a referral. Now, most vets recognise
that specialist help may be valuable in sorting out your pet's skin
problem, and a good relationship exists all round. However, since the idea
of specialists and referral is relatively new in the veterinary
profession, not all General Practitioner vets think about referring, and
some clients approach us directly. This is fine, but before I can see a
case, I must have a referral letter, or case notes, from your own
vet.
In some situations this
may seem to be a cause of embarrassment if the owner is unhappy with the
actions of their own veterinary practice. Actually this is very rarely a
problem. Many of the rpactices in the West Country do refer cases,
not only to me, but to specialists in other fields also.
Sorting
out a difficult medical case requires a partnership between the referring
practice, the specialist and, of course, you, the pet owner - but yopur
pet is the most important character!. After each consultation I write a
formal report for
your vet, and you receive a copy too, ensuring that everyone has the same
information.
Dr. Chesney with patient and client
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