Companion animal veterinarians’ and veterinary clients’ perceptions of information exchanged while communicating about blood tests

2021 ◽  
Vol 188 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-121
Author(s):  
Natasha Janke ◽  
Jason B. Coe ◽  
Theresa M. Bernardo ◽  
Cate E. Dewey ◽  
Elizabeth A. Stone
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C. W. Mehard ◽  
W. L. Epstein

The underlying cause of a disease may not he readily apparent but may have a long history in development. We report one such case which was diagnosed with the aid of the analytical electron microscope.The patient, a 48 yr. old white female, developed a tender nodule on the sole of her foot in December, 1981. Subsequently additional lesions developed on the same foot resulting in deep pain and tenderness. Superficial lesions also extended up to the knee on both legs. No abnormalities were revealed in blood tests or chest X-rays.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-102
Author(s):  
Zerrin Gamsizkan ◽  
Mehmet Ali Sungur ◽  
Yasemin Çayır

Aim: The aim of the study is to determine the factors that may affect the demands of patients who come with the request to have a blood test without any chronic disease or a planned examination check. Methods: The data of this descriptive, cross-sectional study, were collected with a questionnaire that was prepared to examine the opinions of the patients who claim to have a blood test by coming to the family health center without any complaints. Patients over 18 years of age, who did not have any chronic disease and had no scheduled examination appointments were included in the study. Results: A total of 278 patients who wanted to have a blood test within the 6-months period were included in the study. Female patients who wanted to have a blood test were significantly more than male patients. When we look at the causes of patients who wanted to have a blood test; 61.2% (n=170) patients stated that they are concerned about their health and 6.1% (n=17) stated that they were affected by media warnings. There was no significant relationship between the frequency of blood test requests of patients and their age, gender, education, and general health status. Conclusion: Patients with high expectations and anxiety may be more willing to perform blood tests at inappropriate intervals. Family physicians, whose primary role is preventive medicine, have consultancy and information duties in order to protect their patients from the risk of over-examination and diagnosis. Keywords: blood tests, patient, screening, routine diagnostic tests


2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-305
Author(s):  
Hyun Joong Kim ◽  
In Bae Ji ◽  
Won Tae Kim ◽  
Ja Choon Koo ◽  
Hyung Yong Lee
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