Like a printer that keeps churning out blank pages, veterinarians are grappling with the strain of encountering useless or non-beneficial veterinary care. A recent study led by Cornell identifies that over 99% of veterinarians have come face-to-face with situations where treatment is rendered ineffective towards achieving the desired goals. In simpler terms, it’s like trying to teach a goldfish to fetch a stick! This prevalence of futile care could potentially contribute to veterinary burnout, where the incessant stress and frustration of not being able to provide meaningful care takes its toll. Imagine carrying an umbrella with holes in it; no matter how hard you try, you can’t protect yourself from the rain. The researchers hope that shedding light on this issue will prompt discussions within the veterinary community on how to address and prevent futile care effectively. To learn more about this groundbreaking research, check out the article!
More than 99% of veterinarians surveyed said they’d encountered useless or non-beneficial veterinary care in their careers, according to a new Cornell-led study that documents the prevalence of futile care for the first time. The authors use a working definition of futile care as continuing treatment when relevant goals can no longer be reached.
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