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Innovation is key to the future success and sustainability of the veterinary profession
Author(s) -
Clark Kathryn
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.j1185
Subject(s) - citation , sustainability , key (lock) , library science , veterinary medicine , computer science , medicine , biology , computer security , ecology
LAST week the RCVS acknowledged that it needs to do its bit to encourage innovation and ensure it doesn't stifle progress.As we report this week, the College is examining how it can ensure that vets are at the centre of innovation in the animal health sector and that the profession and sector are seen as open to innovation and innovators.It is also looking at how a regulatory framework dictated by 20th century legislation can be adaptable and changeable in a 21st century market.Key among developing technologies is ‘telehealth’ or ‘telemedicine’.The principle of telemedicine is well established in the veterinary sector but has traditionally been used by general practitioners to access advice from distant specialists.More recently though, companies have begun to offer …