Compassion fatigue is a common problem in veterinary medicine and this text is a must have for anyone in the profession. While it does touch on stress and burnout, the text focuses on recognizing and treating compassion fatigue. It includes discussions on recognizing compassion fatigue in yourself as well as coworkers. Also included is information on dealing with compassion fatigue and recognizing the importance of taking care of yourself emotionally as well as physically. Included are several self-tests including a compassion fatigue self assessment.
This text addresses an important, yet often ignored, problem in the veterinary profession. It should be required reading for veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and receptionists alike.
Publisher: AAHA Press 2013
ISBN-13 9781583261811