Welcome!
Founded by Dr. Jason Coe at the University of Guelph, the RCVM@OVC research program is anchored in the relationships that lie at the foundation of veterinary medicine. The research program is currently supported by and made possible through the VCA Canada Chair in Relationship-Centred Veterinary Medicine.
The goal of this research is to leverage aspects of these relationships to promote optimal outcomes, contributing to the prospect of positive change for veterinary teams and the clients and animals they serve, internationally.
Clinical Communication Tools for Contextualizing Spectrum of Care
Written by RCVM@OVC members Drs Jason Coe and Natasha Janke, and collaborators Drs Carol Gray and Ruth Serlin
- includes a communication-skills toolkit to facilitate the use of Spectrum of Care in clinical conversations
- introduces the Value Matrix, a tool for offering Spectrum of Care and enhancing shared decision-making
- offers case examples for the application of Spectrum of Care with clients
“The foundation of the veterinary profession is relationships — between the client and the animal, between the client and members of the veterinary team, and between veterinary team members. Communication and relationships cross everything we do.”
Dr. Jason Coe, DVM, PhD
