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Publications - 2023

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Young, A 2023 Book chapter - Surgical Hand Preparation  in Allerton, F and Bowlt, K., Infection Control in Small Animal Clinical Practice. CABI.

Clinical 

Surgical

Haskey, E and Reilly, T. 2023. Book Chapter - Management of the infectious patient in Allerton, F and Bowlt, K., Infection control in small animal clinical practice. CABI.

Clinical 

Medical

Edis, A., 2023, The Geriatric guinea pig, The Veterinary Nurse, 14(1)

Clinical 

Exotic

Vercesi, I. O'Byrne, L., 2023, Efficacy of silver-coated urinary catheters for reducing urinary tract infection in dogs, The Veterinary Nurse, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2023.14.6.250

Clinical 

Patient Care

Hamilton, L and Batt-Williams, S, 2023, Airway management preferences and barriers to endotracheal intubation in elective feline neutering procedures Part 1: a literature review, Veterinary Nursing Journal , 38, 1, 36-39,

Clinical 

Anaesthesia

Hamilton, L and Batt-Williams, S, 2023, Airway management preferences and barriers to endotracheal intubation in elective feline neutering procedures Part 2: an investigation, Veterinary Nursing Journal , 38, 1, 40-49,

Clinical 

Anaesthesia

Dzhugdanov, LI and Orpet, H, 2023, Do ‘CARE’ labelled canine patients get a lower standard of nursing care?, The Veterinary Nurse, 14, 4, 186-194, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2023.14.4.186  

Clinical

Patient Care

Vercesi, I and Welsh, P., 2023, Leading organisational change in the workplace: a review of the literature, The Veterinary Nurse, 14, 6, 262-265, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2023.14.6.262 

Professional 

Management

Vercesi, I and O'Byrne, L, 2023, Efficacy of silver-coated urinary catheters for reducing urinary tract infections in dogs, The Veterinary Nurse, 14, 6, 250-257, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2023.14.6.250 

Clinical

Patient Care

Clancy, N, 2023, Capnography for veterinary Nurses , The Veterinary Nurse, 14, 5, 232-237, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2023.14.5.232 

Clinical

Publications - 2022

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Haskey, E., 2022 Managing nausea in the hospitalised patient. The Veterinary Nurse, 13(2), pp 58-65 

Clinical  ECC

Edis, A, 2022, Getting to the root of the problem: dental disease in small mammals, LVS congress times

Clinical 

Exotic

Edis, A, 2022, Exotic encounters - offering care to different species., Vet times, 22(8)

Clinical 

Exotic

Edis, A, 2022, Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus), Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 49(2)

Clinical 

Exotic

Publications - 2021

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Parkes, G., 2021. Considerations for hand hygiene to reduce hospital acquired infections in practice. The Veterinary Nurse, 12(10), pp.448-452.

Clinical 

Medical

Edis, A., 2021, Clinical presentation and management of liver lobe torsions in domestic rabbits, The Veterinary Nurse, 12(9)

Clinical 

Exotic

Olley, L, 2021, Legal implications of euthanasia without consent., The Veterinary Nurse, 12, 1, 4-6, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2021.12.1.4 

Professional 

Legal

Dutton, A, 2021, Anaesthetic management of a patient undergoing MRI with suspected intracranial disease, The Veterinary Nurse, 12, 6, 291-295, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2021.12.6.291 

Clinical 

Anaesthesia

Clark-Whitter, Leticia, 2021, Extended patient care report for a patient in anaphylactic shock., The Veterinary Nurse, 12, 7, 329-333, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2021.12.7.329 

Clinical 

ECC

Pulsford, C, 2021, Anaesthetic management of underlying hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the feline dental patient: an extended patient care report, Veterinary Nursing Journal, 36, 2, 55-59, https://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2021.1876538 

Clinical 

Anaesthesia

Lee (nee. Olley), Louise , 2021, Pain management and intraocular pressure monitoring following phacoemulsification, The Veterinary Nurse, 12, 10, 478-482, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2021.12.10.478 

Clinical 

Patient Care

Publications - 2020

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Haskey, E., 2020. Nursing the recumbent patient. In Practice, 42(5), pp.268-278.

Clinical 

ECC

Homer, A, 2020, Cardiovascular monitoring of the canine gastric dilatation volvulus patient , The Veterinary Nurse, 11, 1, 24-28, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2020.11.1.24 

Clinical 

ECC

Varu, J and Orpet, H, 2020, Wildlife nursing - part one: an introduction and literature review, Veterinary Nursing Journal , 35, 9-12, 333-336, https://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2020.1795022 

Clinical 

Wildlife

Varu, J and Orpet, H, 2020, Wildlife nursing - part two: an investigation into current challenges, Veterinary Nursing Journal , 36, 1, 43-47, https://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2020.1795023 

Clinical 

Wildlife

Smith, A, 2020, Forelimb amputation of a feline with a humeral fracture: a patient care report, The Veterinary Nurse, 11, 7, 331-335, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2020.11.7.331 

Clinical 

Surgical

O'Brien, R, 2020, Anaesthesia considerations for a patient with suspected myasthenia gravis, The Veterinary Nurse, 11, 10, 474-479, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2020.11.10.474 

Clinical 

Anaesthesia

Publications - 2019

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Haskey, E., 2019. Acute kidney injury. The Veterinary Nurse, 10(1), pp.19-25.

Clinical 

ECC

Parkes, G., 2019. The role of infection control in the prevention of the transmission of feline viruses. The Veterinary Nurse, 10(9), pp.474-478.

Clinical 

Medical

Edis, A., 2019, Humane euthanasia of exotic and wildlife species, Vet Times, 49(43)

Clinical 

Exotic

Edis, A., 2019, Gastric dilatation volvulus in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus), The Veterinary Nurse, 10(3)

Clinical 

Exotic

Edis, A.,  Pellett, S., 2019, Veterinary care of guinea pigs. Part 3: urogenital, dermatological, endocrine and ophthalmic disease, Companion Animal, 24(2)

Clinical 

Exotic

Woodlands, C, 2019, Perioperative care of the brachycephalic patient and surgical management of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, The Veterinary Nurse, 9, 10, 532-538, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2018.9.10.532 

Clinical 

Surgical

Vukoja, Emilia , 2019, Anaesthetic management of a patient undergoing unilateral phacoemulsification with concurrent diabetes mellitus, The Veterinary Nurse, 10, 5, 270-275, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2019.10.5.270 

Clinical 

Anaesthesia

Smith, J. 2019, Emergency assessment and nursing of a queen with dystocia, The Veterinary Nurse, 10, 6, 323-326, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2019.10.6.323 

Clinical 

ECC

Gordon, G , 2019, Hyperthyroidism in cats: should we be routinely testing for early diagnosis?, The Veterinary Nurse, 10, 8, 444-452, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2019.10.8.444 

Clinical 

Medical

Rees, Sophie, 2019, Nursing a diabetic patient with hypoglycaemia - a nursing care report, The Veterinary Nurse, 10, 9, 505-510, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2019.10.9.506 

Clinical 

Medical

Vine, K, 2019, Stress and anxiety implications on long-term patients - nursing considerations, The Veterinary Nurse, 10, 10, 516-519, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2019.10.10.516 

Clinical 

Patient Care

Publications - 2018

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Chan, D. and Haskey, E. 2018. Nutritional support in a puppy with canine parvoviral enteritis. Clinician's Brief.

Clinical 

ECC

Edis, A. Pellett, S., 2018, Veterinary care of guinea pigs. Part 2: respiratory, cardiac, dental and gastrointestinal disease, Companion Animal, 23(12)

Clinical 

Exotic

Edis, A. Pellett, S., 2018, Veterinary care of guinea pigs. Part 1: husbandry, stabilisation and diagnostics, Companion Animal, 23(11)

Clinical 

Exotic

Edis, A., 2018, Aural disease in rabbits - lop-eared welfare repercussions, VN times, 18(7)

Clinical 

Exotic

Lumbis, R.H., 2018, Nourishing dogs and cats through their twilight years, The Veterinary Nurse, 9, 2, 75-82, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2018.9.2.75 

Clinical 

Nutrition

Bourne, A.M.E., 2018, Public perception of registered veterinary nurses, Veterinary Nursing Journal, 33, , 162-165,

Professional 

 

Kinnison, K., Lumbis, R., Langridge, A., Serlin, R. , 2018, Vet and VN education: Going beyond approach of training side by side, Veterinary Times, 48, 30, 16, https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/vet-and-vn-education-going-beyond-approach-of-training-side-by-side/  

Professional 

IPE

Phillips, S, 2018, Extended patient care report for an unstable acromegalic cat with hypoglycaemia, The Veterinary Nurse, 9, 6, 322-326, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2018.9.6.322 

Clinical 

Medical

Orpet, H, 2018, Whose role is preventive healthcare in the veterinary practice?, Veterinary Record , 183, , 294-295, https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.k3643 

Professional 

Management

Garty, R., Brown, R., Barlow, T., Langridge, A., Lumbis, R.H., Serlin, R., Kinnison, T., 2018, Training side by side: student benefits of IPE, Veterinary Times, 48, 44, 22-23, https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/training-side-by-side-student-benefits-of-ipe/

Professional 

IPE

Publications - 2017

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Druce, K, 2017, Feline Hyperthyroidism and the Importance of Effective Client Communication, The Veterinary Nurse,  https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2017.8.6.308

Clinical 

Patient Care

Edis, A., 2017, Nursing considerations and management of wounds in psittacine patients, The Veterinary Nursing Journal, 32(10)

Clinical 

Exotic

Edis, A., 2017, How to anaesthetise reptiles, The Veterinary Nurse, 8(4)

Clinical 

Exotic

Ashby, J., 2017, Peripheral intravenous catheter care in hospitalised cats and dogs., Veterinary Nursing Journal, 32, 2, 32-36, https://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2016.1262322 

Clinical 

Patient Care

Lumbis, R.H., 2017, How to place commonly used feeding tubes in dogs and cats, The Veterinary Nurse, 8, 2, 104-115, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2017.8.2.104 

Clinical 

Nutrition

Paskeviciute, J, 2017, A patient care report of a feline with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus hospitalised for a blood glucose curve, The Veterinary Nurse, 8, 5, 278-282, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2017.8.5.278 

Clinical 

Medical

Orpet, H. Jeffery, A, 2017, Time to consider the bigger picture , Veterinary Practice Today, 5, 4, 6-8,

Professional 

Patient Care

Orpet, H. , 2017, Reflective practice - why it matters , Veterinary Practice Today, 5, 5, 66-69,

Professional 

Reflection

Ball, S., 2017, Optimal pressures and irrigation techniques used in small-animal wound management, Veterinary Nursing Journal , 32, 11, 325-328, https://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2017.1327833 

Clinical 

Patient Care

Publications - 2016

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Haskey, E., 2016. CPR: basic life support. The Veterinary Nurse, 7(3), pp.170-173.

Clinical  ECC

Haskey, E., 2016. CPR: advanced life support. The Veterinary Nurse, 7(4), pp.201-205.

Clinical  ECC

Haskey, E., 2016. Nursing critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. In Practice, 38, pp.25-29.

Clinical  ECC

Haskey E. 2016 Critical Care Feline Patients part one. Feline Focus Journal

Clinical 

ECC

Haskey E .2016. Critical Care Feline Patients part two. Feline Focus Journal

Clinical 

ECC

Druce, K, 2016, Reducing stress in isolated patients, Veterinary Nursing Journal, https://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2016.1189263

Clinical 

Exotic

Edis, A., 2016, Guinea pig anaesthesia - how can risks be reduced, The Veterinary Nurse, 7(9)

Clinical 

Exotic

Edis, A., Lumbis R, Hedley J,  2016, Nursing management of a rabbit undergoing a rhinostomy, The Veterinary Nurse, 7(9)

Clinical 

Exotic

Edis, A., 2016, How to manage intraosseous catheters in exotic species, The Veterinary Nurse, 7(10)

Clinical 

Exotic

Lumbis, R.H., Edis, A., Hedley, J., 2016, Nursing Management of a Rabbit Undergoing a Rhinostomy, The Veterinary Nurse, 7, 1, 18-24, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2016.7.1.18 

Clinical 

Exotic

Devonshire, A, 2016, Extended patient care report for anaesthetic management of a patient undergoing ovariohysterectomy for pyometra, The Veterinary Nurse, 7, 1, 48-52, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2016.7.1.48 

Clinical 

Anaesthesia

Wilkes, K (nee Hempenstall), 2016, A patient care report of a dog that had hemilaminectomy surgery to decompress the spinal cord, The Veterinary Nurse, 7, 2, 124-131, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2016.7.2.124 

Clinical 

Surgical

Druce, K, 2016, Stress in isolated patients, Veterinary Nursing Journal, 31, 7, 206-209, https://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2016.1189263 

Clinical 

Patient Care

Sines, D, 2016, Moxidectin intoxication in a dog - a patient care report, The Veterinary Nurse, 7, 3, 182-186, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2016.7.3.182 

Clinical 

Medical

Jobson, L, 2016, Nursing a canine patient with a pneumothorax - a patient care report, The Veterinary Nurse, 7, 4, 240-244, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2016.7.4.240 

Clinical 

ECC

Nelson, D., 2016, Care report for a Dogue De Bordeaux with congestive heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy, The Veterinary Nurse, 7, 6, 358-363, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2016.7.6.358 

Clinical 

Medical

Orme, H, 2016, Nursing a canine in septic shock: a patient care report, The Veterinary Nurse, 7, 9, 542-547, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2016.7.9.542 

Clinical 

ECC

Publications - 2015

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Haskey, E., 2015. Nursing the critical patient: Part 1. Veterinary Nursing Journal, 30(1), pp.16-21. Clinical  ECC
Haskey, E., 2015. Nursing the critical patient. Part 2: Case history. Veterinary Nursing Journal, 30(2), pp.47-50. Clinical  ECC
Druce, K, 2015, Feline hyperthyroidism Part Two: Treatment, Veterinary Nursing Journal,https://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2015.1062348 Clinical  Patient Care
Druce, K, 2015, Feline hyperthyroidism Part One: DiagnosisVeterinary Nursing Journalhttps://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2015.1047813 Clinical  Patient Care
Druce, K, 2015, Dental disease in rabbits – malocclusionVeterinary Nursing Journalhttps://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2015.1083922 Clinical  Exotic
Druce, K, 2015, Hypothermia in Anaesthetised RabbitsVeterinary Nursing Journalhttps://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2015.1072072 Clinical  Exotic

Druce, K, 2015, Myiasis in domestic rabbitsVeterinary Nursing Journalhttps://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2015.1047431

Clinical 

Exotic

Lock, K., 2015, A patient care report of intensive nursing care provided to a feline patient presented in hypovolaemic shock, The Veterinary Nurse, 6, 1, 34-40, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2015.6.1.34 

Clinical 

ECC

Watson, F.C.E. , Brodbelt D.C., Gregory SP, 2015, Comparison of oesophageal, rectal and tympanic membrane temperature in anaesthetised client-owned cats, The Veterinary Nurse, 6, 3, 190-195, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2015.6.3.190 

Clinical 

Nelson, D. Welsh, P, 2015, Using the ability model to design and implement a patient care plan., The Veterinary Nurse, 6, 3, 141-149, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2015.6.3.141 

Professional 

Patient Care

Nelson, D. , 2015, Patient care report for the stabilisation of a cat with a traumatic diaphragmatic rupture, The Veterinary Nurse, 6, 8, 498-503, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2015.6.8.498 

Clinical 

ECC

West, J. Humm, K., 2015, An extended patient care report for a canine in congestive heart failure, The Veterinary Nurse, 6, 9, 566-571, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2015.6.9.566 

Clinical 

Medical

Lumbis, R.H., Chan, D.L., 2015, The Raw Deal: Clarifying the nutritional and public health issues regarding raw-meat based diets. , The Veterinary Nurse, 6, 6, 336-341, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2015.6.6.336 

Clinical 

Nutrition

Lumbis, R.H., Takashima, G.K. , 2015, Good Nutrition for the Foundation of Good Health: Highlighting Nutritional Assessment of Veterinary Patients, Clinicians Brief 

Clinical 

Nutrition

Orme, H, 2015, Nursing a patient with feline urethral obstruction - a patient care report, The Veterinary Nurse, 6, 10, 629-635, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2015.6.10.629 

Clinical 

Patient Care

Publications - 2014

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Druce, K, 2014, Canine cognitive dysfunction – recognition and treatment, Veterinary Nursing Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/vnj.12164

Clinical 

Exotic

Garlick, K. Orpet, H., 2014, Student veterinary surgeon support for and knowledge of veterinary nursing professional regulation in the UK, The Veterinary Nurse, 5, 6, 346-350, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2014.5.6.346 

Professional 

IPE

Griggs, S., 2014, A nursing report on post-operative management of a cat with multiple jaw fractures, The Veterinary Nurse, 5, 9, 526-531, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2014.5.9.526 

Clinical 

ECC

Lumbis, R.H., 2014, Nutritional calculations: a guide for the veterinary healthcare team, The Veterinary Nurse, 5, 8, 424-433, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2014.5.8.424 

Clinical 

Nutrition

Lumbis, R.H., 2014, Reflections On Nutritional Assessment, The Veterinary Nurse, 5, 2, 64-67, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2014.5.2.64 

Clinical 

Nutrition

Publications - 2013

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Subcategory  

Jenkins, H. and Haskey, E., 2013. Nursing the portosystemic shunt patient. The Veterinary Nurse, 4(2), pp.74-80.

Clinical 

ECC

Haskey, E., 2013. How to nurse the intensive care unit ventilator patient. The Veterinary Nurse, 4(2), pp.108-113

Clinical 

ECC

Brown, C., 2013, Patient care report for feline patient with urethral obstruction., The Veterinary Nurse, 4, 8, 488-493, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2013.4.8.488 

Clinical 

Patient Care

Dale, V. Orpet, H. Davis, R. , 2013, The veterinary nurse and teamworking., The Veterinary Nurse, 4, 3, 132-136, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2013.4.3.132 

Professional 

 

Hancill, S., 2013, Peripheral intravenous catheters: improving patient safety with the use of a care bundle., The Veterinary Nurse, 4, 7, 436-441, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2013.4.7.436 

Clinical 

Patient Care

Lee, J. Welsh, P. Whiting, M., 2013, Professional and legal issues: surgical misadventure, The Veterinary Nurse, 4, 8, 504-507, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2013.4.8.504 

Professional 

Legal

Tompkins, E., 2013, Intensive nursing care provided to a patient with permethrin toxicosis., The Veterinary Nurse, 4, 1, 30-34, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2013.4.1.30 

Clinical 

Medical

Tompkins, E., 2013, Anaesthetic management of a patient undergoing dental extractions with concurrent congestive heart failure and advanced tracheal collapse , The Veterinary Nurse, 4, 6, 328-333, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2013.4.6.328 

Clinical 

Wager, C. Welsh, P., 2013, Veterinary nurses creating a unique approach to patient care: part two., The Veterinary Nurse, 4, 9, 520-526, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2013.4.9.520 

Professional 

Patient Care

Webb, J. Welsh, P. Whiting, M., 2013, A case-based approach to professional and legal issues , The Veterinary Nurse, 4, 6, 358-362, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2013.4.6.358 

Professional 

Legal

Welsh, P. Wager, C., 2013, Veterinary nurses creating a unique approach to patient care: part one., The Veterinary Nurse, 4, 8, 452-459, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2013.4.8.452 

Professional 

Patient Care

Lock, K., 2013, Patient care report for a patient undergoing screening of the vertebral column., The Veterinary Nurse, 4, 10, 604-609, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2013.4.10.604 

Professional 

IPE

Lumbis, R.H., 2013, A practical approach to caring for patients with appetite reduction, The Veterinary Nurse, 5, 2, 64-68, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2012.3.2.90 

Clinical 

Nutrition

Publications - 2012

Publication  

Category 

Subcategory  

Bayliss, S. Welsh, P., 2012, Whistle-blowing explained: to be or not to be a whistle-blower, that is the question., The Veterinary Nurse, 3, 2, 122-126, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2012.3.2.122 

Professional 

Legal

Brown, C., 2012, Experience of designing and implementing a care plan in the veterinary environment., The Veterinary Nurse, 3, 9, 534-542, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2012.3.9.534 

Professional 

Patient Care

Thomas, C., 2012, A care report of a feline sacroiliac and coxofemoral luxation following a road traffic accident. , The Veterinary Nurse, 3, 3, 174-179, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2012.3.3.174 

Clinical 

Surgical

Thomas, C., 2012, Extended care report after graft surgery for a descemetocoele., The Veterinary Nurse, 3, 5, 288-291, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2012.3.5.288 

Clinical 

Surgical

Lumbis, R.H., Gregory, S., Baillie, S., 2012, Evaluation of a Dental Model for Training Veterinary Students, Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 39, 2, 128-135, https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.1011.108R 

Clinical 

Educational

Kinnison, T., Lumbis, R., Orpet, H., Welsh, P., Gregory, S., Baillie, S., 2012, How to run Talking Walls: an interprofessional education resource, The Veterinary Nurse, 3, 1, 4-11, https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2012.3.1.4 

Professional 

IPE

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