22 Replies to “Veterinary Medicine vs Human Medicine”

  1. Oh my goodness Dr. Emily, you and Tony have it so right! I will not bother you with details because you have hit them all.
    Sad state of affairs in this country.
    Thanks for your wonderful commentary ❤️

  2. As a big fan of Call a Midwife, I should have got it immediately, but took me about 45 seconds to catch on, but my wife got it right away.
    A good chuckle today.

    1. Sorry, sent comment after seeing ,opening picture only,didn’t realize video attached.
      Good presentation.

  4. Cute! I enjoyed your video. You’re right about human medicine. I’ve never understood why you have to see your general practitioner first before he/she refers you the the appropriate specialist. It seems a waste of time and money. First you have to wait to be seen by your GP. He/she makes the referral to the specialist. You have to wait to be seen by the specialist. They never see you prepared to do anything other than meet you the first time and make a recommendation for blood tests. Then you wait for the results and finally to be seen by the specialist again, who summarizes your tests and sends you for one or two other tests (scans, MRI, etc.). It can be 2 or 3 visits with the specialist or his/her Nurse Practitioner over the course of weeks between special tests before he/she finally offers you options. If one is surgery, you have to wait to be scheduled for that. Sometimes you continue to suffer for weeks or months before the problem can finally be resolved. There’s got to be a better way. Animals are lucky. Their vet care is far less complicated and the whole process less convoluted. I don’t think owners would put up with having their animals suffer due to red tape and a cumbersome system.

  5. Wow, I have never had any doctor act towards me as you depicted. I think my son or daughter-in-law could direct you to a good doctor if this is your experience in Front Royal.

  6. O.M.G. I can’t speak to the part about giving birth, but the rest, unfortunately for us humans, is spot on.

    Keep doing what you do, Dr. Emily and Tony. The world needs more humans like you.

  9. Unfortunately it rings true… except for the VA where I get my care. Hmmm. 🤓

  11. Emily, you and Tony out did yourselves on this one. You two deserve an academy award for this performance. I would recommend to the academy that this film 🎥 be classified as a fictional form of BS art. Nevertheless, I will nominate Emily for the top actress of the year, 👩‍🦰 and Tony for the best supporting man of the marriage, or whatever you like🤪

  12. You sure nailed it. I’ve been thinking about this a lot since I retired and started watching veterinarian shows. I also worked in human medicine (lab monkey) and learned to have a great deal of respect for the knowledge base required of my veterinary colleagues

  13. I just came from my orthopedist because I no longer have a HIP!!!🙀 I knew BEFORE I saw him I would need a replacement; I wanted from him other alternatives. He walks in and I was SHOCKED!! Did he just graduated-from HIGH school??!! His first words-“you need a new hip!” When I told him NO not now, it was like he disappeared!! Never have I been in a hospital or sick!! At least my OWN doctor treats me great-but he is not like the doctor’s I grew up with. This doctor told me “look it up on the internet!” Really!? My only wish-give me back my doctor from my childhood!! You did a CLEAN skit about medicine. I can only cry for this generation. No fun in playing because you have to watch out fir the The terrorists. No personal relationships because they are always looking at the phone. Sorry for the rambling. Keep up the good work I certainly miss you in watching Pol.

  16. This was the best. My vet hospital has always been great. Recently had to put down my almost 15 year old Lakeland terrier. They were there for me during his last couple of years. I sent a thank you note to the vet who assisted me with the decision to euthanize and the day of. I know it’s one of the toughest parts of the job, but so very important. Thanks for all you do for all your clients and their pets.

  19. You nailed it. I’ve been thinking about this a lot since I retired and started watching veterinarian shows. I used to work in human medicine (lab monkey) and developed a great deal of respect for the level of knowledge required of our veterinary colleagues

  20. Your fans miss you tons. Have your current vet hire that film crew, let you be the star. Trusting your life, your family, are safe and happy.

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