The quality and cost paradox in veterinary practice
Date: Thursday 24th March 2022
Opening times: 11.50-12.40
Venue: Manchester Central
Details
Room: Charter 3: Debate and Discussion
Join us at BSAVA Congress where we will be taking part in a discussion with Ernie Ward, Executive Director of Educational Services- VerticalVet, and Richard Casey, President of the Veterinary Management Group.
The session will involve:
- Exploring what is really meant by high-quality veterinary medicine
- Exploring the psychology and belief systems behind cost vs quality paradox
- Understanding the actual cost of providing veterinary care in 2022
Speaker:
Chris Gush
Chris is the Executive Director of RCVS Knowledge, which aims to support the advancement of veterinary medicine for the benefit of society. RCVS Knowledge works to promote, encourage and advance veterinary medicine through developing practical tools, based on the latest evidence, to support improved animal health and welfare. The RCVS Knowledge also leads on the advancement of knowledge sharing more widely through its library services and is the custodian of over 500 years of veterinary history though its archive collections.
Chris began his career as a microbiologist working on a clinical hygiene monitoring system to measure hygiene standards in hospital wards.
Having left the laboratory, a move to the Department of Health saw him co-develop the Showcase Hospitals Programme. The programme led on the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and protocols that improved hospital infection control and reduced hospital acquired infections in seven hospitals around the country.
Later, at the Health Protection Agency, Chris managed investigations into microbiology testing within hospital laboratories leading to improved clinical standards and offering re-testing where appropriate.
In his previous role as Assistant Director of Clinical Innovation and Research at the Royal College of General Practitioners, Chris led on the development of tools and resources which were instrumental in the reduction of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in General Practice. Chris also led on the development of Patient Online, a programme which allowed all GP patients access to a range of services online, booking appointments, ordering repeat prescriptions and viewing their medical record.
Location:
BSAVA Congress are delighted to finally be in the vibrant city of Manchester with our face to face element of Congress and to be combining this with the familiar virtual platform of Virtual Congress 2021, simultaneously broadcasting online.
Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX
