Building A Collaborative Care Community with Katie Brooks

Do you love Clinician's Brief: The Podcast? Well, you're in luck! Clinician's Brief Partner Podcast is here! Join host Katie Berlin, DVM, as she dives into conversations with industry leaders on clinical and business topics. Enjoy this sneak peek series with Dr. Berlin, brought to you by CareCredit and Pets Best.

In the fourth episode of this 5-part series exploring a proactive approach to veterinary care, host Katie Berlin, DVM, and Katie Brooks, LVT, CVPM, explore how collaboration between general practice, specialty, and emergency veterinary teams can lead to longer, healthier lives for patients. As CEO of Chesapeake Veterinary Cardiology Associates, Katie Brooks shares how their practice culture prioritizes mutually respectful relationships with referring practices and how this open communication and culture of gratitude benefit clients and patients.

Resources:

• https://www.carecredit.com/providercenter/veterinary

References:

1. Lefbom BK, Peckens NK. Impact of collaborative care on survival time for dogs with congestive heart failure and revenue for attending primary care veterinarians. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2016;249(1):72-6.
2. Collaborative Care Coalition, et al. 2015 specialist referrals among companion animal veterinary practices. Collaborative Care Coalition website. https://collaborativecarecoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/VetSOAP_Phase-1-Research-Full-Report-Jan2016.pdf. Published September 2, 2015. Accessed February 23, 2021.

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The Team:

• Katie Berlin, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing