Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic
Our podcast is specifically designed to cater to the business and clinical practice of animal chiropractic. We are a safe space for practitioners (and students) to explore best practices for serving their animal patients and their growing business. You can find more about us at makingstridesforanimalchiropractic.com
Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic
Bridging the Gap: Why Veterinarians Hesitate to Refer Chiropractors: Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie discusses the challenges and solutions for fostering better collaboration between veterinarians and animal chiropractors. She addresses the reasons why veterinarians may be hesitant to refer to chiropractors, emphasizing the importance of interprofessional communication, understanding medical jargon, and maintaining comprehensive case notes. Dr. Katie also highlights the need for chiropractors to manage their egos and ensure they don't overstep their scope of practice to build trust with veterinarians, ultimately emphasizing a team approach to animal care.
Topics covered in this episode:
- The Great Divide: Veterinarians vs. Chiropractors
- Creating a collaborative environment
- The importance of interprofessional communication
- Effective documentation and communication
- Ego and open-mindedness in practice
- Reinforcing professional boundaries
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