A Good Death: Improving End-of-Life Care WebinarPLUS
The human-animal bond has undergone significant evolution over the past few decades, a reality that veterinary professionals are particularly attuned to. Owners rely on us to provide the highest level of care throughout their pet’s life and facilitate exceptional end-of-life care when the time comes. Euthanasia, an invaluable tool within our profession, grants us the privilege of alleviating suffering. Despite the undeniable importance of this practice, our natural aversion to grief and death can impede our ability to provide the compassionate care that our owners and patients need. The aim of this talk is to provide you with a greater understanding of what owners need from us when they navigate their pet’s farewell. This talk will discuss the technical aspects of the euthanasia appointment, urging reconsideration of common approaches and protocols in practice. The use of pre-medication or sedation prior to euthanasia has significant benefits that go far beyond the avoidance of manual handling and stress. We will also explore the communication skills required to convey both empathy and reassurance during the appointment. By leaning into end-of-life care, and appreciating its significance to the families we serve, we can help provide an experience that celebrates the wonderful lives that our patients have lived.
The human-animal bond has undergone significant evolution over the past few decades, a reality that veterinary professionals are particularly attuned to.
Owners rely on us to provide the highest level of care throughout their pet’s life and facilitate exceptional end-of-life care when the time comes. Euthanasia, an invaluable tool within our profession, grants us the privilege of alleviating suffering. Despite the undeniable importance of this practice, our natural aversion to grief and death can impede our ability to provide the compassionate care that our owners and patients need.
The aim of this talk is to provide you with a greater understanding of what owners need from us when they navigate their pet’s farewell. This talk will discuss the technical aspects of the euthanasia appointment, urging reconsideration of common approaches and protocols in practice. The use of pre-medication or sedation prior to euthanasia has significant benefits that go far beyond the avoidance of manual handling and stress. We will also explore the communication skills required to convey both empathy and reassurance during the appointment. By leaning into end-of-life care, and appreciating its significance to the families we serve, we can help provide an experience that celebrates the wonderful lives that our patients have lived.
What is a WebinarPLUS?
The WebinarPLUS series is FREE to CVE Members
WebinarPLUS is a quick and flexible online learning program to fit regular CE into your busy schedule. Delivered by leading experts in their field, each WebinarPLUS gives you an approximately 1 hour-long webinar recording, supplementary readings, a quiz and an online discussion forum to engage directly with the presenter and your peers.
Complete at your own pace over 1 week. Gain 1 CPD point per WebinarPLUS. Participants will be issued an electronic certificate upon successful completion of each course.
Who should enrol?
This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians. Veterinary students are welcome to enrol.
Veterinary nurses with a special interest in the topic are welcome to enrol in this course. Please be aware that the course is designed for qualified veterinarians and you should consider this in light of your knowledge and experience before you register.
| Registrant Type |
Price |
| Member* |
Free |
| eMember |
$35 |
| Non Member |
$70 |
*Members include: Practice, Professional and Academic members.