2025/02/27 by Erin O’Kelly Phillips, Jason B. Coe, Shauna L. Blois +1 · 1 voice
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Health Professions · Medicine · #Human-Animal Interaction Studies #Innovations in Medical Education #Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
paper · pdf · doi:10.2460/javma.25.01.0016
openalex publication_date 2025/02/27 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/26
OBJECTIVE: To provide a video tutorial on the use of the Talking Physical Exam (TPE) in clinical practice. ANIMALS: Any dog or cat receiving a physical examination in the presence of a client. METHODS: The TPE consists of the veterinary professional verbally describing what is being examined on a patient during a companion animal physical examination and relaying normal and abnormal findings to veterinary clients. RESULTS: The TPE is a communication tool for supporting client engagement and enhancing client understanding during the companion animal physical examination. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The TPE is a practical tool that can assist veterinary professionals with engaging clients and has the potential to increase the value of the companion animal physical examination for veterinary clients in clinical practice.