Words matter—especially when those words shape how we teach, practice, and understand veterinary care.
This month, we feature the Glossary of Key Terms in our Spectrum of Care Implementation Strategies Guide. More than just definitions, this glossary is a powerful tool for clarity, alignment, and impact.
The glossary defines foundational concepts such as:
- Spectrum of Care
- Contextualized Care
- Professional Identity
- Moral Distress
- Incremental Care
- and more.
It also offers a timely and necessary reflection on why the term “Gold Standard Care” can be misleading and how a shift to contextualized, shared decision-making better serves both clients and patients.
Want to hear more about this shift in thinking? Check out this “On Air” podcast episode, What Is the Gold Standard?