Compassion Fatigue & Suicide in the Veterinary Profession
"Sometimes the healer needs healing and art heals" ~ Dr. Brown, Healer
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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Veterinary professionals are a special breed that dedicate their lives to helping animals and their owners. Sadly, the rate of compassion fatigue and suicide amongst veterinary professionals is one of the highest of all medical professions
The protocols & boundaries Dr. Brown has set in place allow her to provide the best patient care possible, while protecting her own mental health and that of her staff & family
Read about Dr. Browns journey within the veterinary profession in the best selling book Healer
Dr. Brown won the Rising Star Award for her contribution to the book from As You Wish Publishing
Signed copies available upon request
long work hours, case load & time demands
lack of boundaries
unrealistic expectations
disrespect for veterinarians personal life & time
contacting veterinarians on their personal time
contacting veterinarians outside of business boundaries & business hours i.e. text, social media, in public, etc.
taking on the emotional burdens of patients and clients
toxic work environments
cyberbullying
high student loan debt
mass corporate takeover of the profession
online pharmacies undercutting prices for less than the cost offered to veterinarians
stress of being an essential worker during the Covid-19 global pandemic
stress of dealing with aftermath of pandemic
expecting a doctor to offer free consults and complimentary "chats" to see if a "good fit" prior to scheduling an appointment
expecting a doctor to be available via text message
expecting a doctor to be available outside of set business hours
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