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The U.S. veterinary segment struggles with how to treat, promote and empower veterinary technicians <Link>. Meanwhile, human medical nurses get the highest ratings among doctors and other elements of the health care industry, according to the Gallup article linked below. The dynamics represented in this article are worth considering as we work to fully deploy veterinary technicians, help pet owners understand the values available in veterinary medicine and deal with gender issues.
A recent Gallup survey reveals that some prominent players in the U.S. medical system are still widely acclaimed while others are not. Nurses are widely respected for the care they provide, plus they have avoided the steep decline in ratings that has befallen much of their industry.
Source: Gallup, December 18, 2023. Link.
“Nurses receive the best rating by far, with 82 percent saying they provide excellent or good medical care while doctors rank second at 69 percent.”
INSIGHTS: In animal health, we can reasonably support pets with consistent veterinary care, prevention strategies, care plans and/or pet insurance. With those in place, milestones managed timely and empowering clinic staff to their full potential, pets may receive better care during their lifespan than we get as human beings.