An assessment is an opportunity for the team to understand the individual dog before discussing options. Your account of daily life sits alongside the veterinary history and the observations made during the appointment.
Ask which questions the clinician is exploring and what information would help answer them. The next step may involve discussing goals, gathering further information or explaining why a particular environment or approach is being considered.
Bring this into the conversation
- What would you like the assessment to explore?
- Which daily observations are relevant?
- How will the next step be explained?
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