Enhanced communication by developing a non-anxious presence: a key attribute for the successful veterinarian.

Full Abstract

In the recent past much has been written about non-technical skills in veterinary medical education. This dialogue has focused extensively on competence in behaviorally based communication skills for successful veterinary practice. Other relationship-based communication skills are also useful in communication, such as self-awareness, flexibility, non-judgment (compassion), and being present. All of these relationally based skills are present in the concept of non-anxious presence. This article will review the history of the term ''non-anxious presence'' (NAP), discuss a proposed model of NAP for the veterinary medical environment, and review some methods useful in teaching NAP in veterinary medical education.

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Author information

Author/s: Strand, Elizabeth B (EB);

Affiliation: Veterinary Social Work, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine/College of Social Work, Knoxville, 37996-4543, USA.estrand(-atsign-)utk.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Journal of veterinary medical education (J Vet Med Educ), published in Canada. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-; vol 33 (issue 1) : pp 65-70

Dates: Created 2006/06/12; Completed 2007/10/29;

PMID: 16767640, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Anxiety - psychology
Communication
Education, Veterinary
Humans

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