Veterinary Patient Safety Forum

In the third instalment of our Veterinary Human Factors Live write up by Sian Burwood, she shares her summary of a fantastic and thought-provoking session by our favourite ladies at Vet Empowered on self-leadership in evolving systems

This blog post by Catherine Auden discusses the importance of human factors in veterinary practice, especially for new graduates. It highlights that while clinical skills are crucial, understanding cognitive limitations, team dynamics, and creating a psychologically safe workplace are essential to mitigate errors and improve patient care.

This mini-series explores the connection between veterinary error and identity, examining how error narratives shape who vets become and their feelings about mistakes. It also discusses practical strategies for supporting vets in recovering from difficult experiences, drawing on findings from an empirical study into veterinary identities.