It is an interesting question as to whether making someone aware of all the options available to them includes making them aware that they could have a weekend in the Dales, have Michael fix their dog, and have change ..read more

Vetigel is now distributed through VI. vetigel.co.uk https://veterinary-instrumentation.co.uk/vetigel-haemostatic-gel Surgiflo is a late comer to the discussion that is rumoured to be rather expensive compared to other things being discussed, but I have not chevcked a price myself: https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-EMEA/product/surgiflo-hemostatic-matrix-thrombin Surgicel is another range from Johnson: https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-EMEA/search-company?search_api_fulltext=surgicel&company=56 price unknown to me presently, but I have a sample of the original one to try - just need something to b ..read more

I've always liked Lyostypt - it's a bit pricey, but as Evelyn said, on the rare occasions I use it that is the least of my concerns ..read more

[quote userid="11249" url="~/f/non-clinical-questions/30921/does-anyone-want-to-do-anything-about-the-state-of-the-profession/244361#244361"]Had a client come to us (IVC) yesterday because they couldn't afford the cystotomy needed at the independent practice down the road where they were registered. They wanted £1500 for the surgery alone - calculus and urinalysis/ C&S would have been extra. I'm doing the lot for £1500. (Oh - and they would have had to travel to the main branch 30 miles away to have the procedure done)[/quote] If they want a weekend in the Dales, I'll fix their dog and fin ..read more

[quote userid="11249" url="~/f/non-clinical-questions/30921/does-anyone-want-to-do-anything-about-the-state-of-the-profession/244361#244361"]Had a client come to us (IVC) yesterday because they couldn't afford the cystotomy needed at the independent practice down the road where they were registered. They wanted £1500 for the surgery alone - calculus and urinalysis/ C&S would have been extra. I'm doing the lot for £1500.[/quote] That's not my experience. I locum for 3 independent practices that are around 70-80% cheaper that all the local corporates, plus they can offer continuity that the ..read more

Can anyone name a consultation that has decided against the views of those that created it? Boaty mcboat Face was the classic case where these fiascos showed their true colours. Jaundiced….me? Neil ..read more

[quote userid="11249" url="~/f/non-clinical-questions/30921/does-anyone-want-to-do-anything-about-the-state-of-the-profession/244361#244361"] But the vibe on here seems to be independents = good, coorporate = bad. It really isn't that simple. [/quote] I agree with you. Although I must admit that corporation... (despite some improvements imh such as centralised HR, providing an effective managerial system, a drive to be UTD... and other stuff that wasn't there when I was working in independent sites some time ago) ... has created a difficult financial environment for indies (and themselves). Fo ..read more

Had a client come to us (IVC) yesterday because they couldn't afford the cystotomy needed at the independent practice down the road where they were registered. They wanted £1500 for the surgery alone - calculus and urinalysis/ C&S would have been extra. I'm doing the lot for £1500. (Oh - and they would have had to travel to the main branch 30 miles away to have the procedure done) But the vibe on here seems to be independents = good, coorporate = bad. It really isn't that simple ..read more

I fear that the decisions have already been made. They are launching a specialism in general practice whatever the consultation might hear ..read more

No problem biopsies even if infected . It helps confirm underlying pathology before high doses of immunosuppression ..read more