Enhance consultations with 3D anatomy models from GAIA Biomodels
As veterinary professionals, you are often tasked with condensing years' worth of in-depth medical knowledge and experience into a slice of a 10-minute consultation, and yet, this information must be thorough yet concise, technical but easy to understand, up-to-date, and evidence-based.
GAIA Biomodels are available to view for free on Cetra for Vets
We have teamed up with GAIA Biomodels to deliver high-quality, anatomically precise 3D anatomical models, integrated into Cetra’s software to enhance your consultation and improve client understanding of their pet’s condition visually.
Why 3D models are effective for pet owner education
As a veterinary professional, you have undertaken an incredible amount of work over many years to gain a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of various species, continuously learning throughout your career. Your client, however, has only 15 minutes to begin to understand the anatomy related to their pet’s condition.
The need for improved resources for pet owner education
It is really common for information given during a consultation to be forgotten by the client by the time they get home. The chances of this happening increase during emotive situations or for those clients with a poorer medical understanding. Following the consultation, a concerned client will often turn to unreliable sources for further information to better understand the nature of the condition, such as the internet, their pet’s breeder, or family and friends. This leads to a high risk of misinformation, reduced satisfaction, and the potential for poor compliance.
How 3D anatomy models can enhance the client’s experience
Many of us respond positively to visual aids when learning therefore, the use of 3D models during the consultation can be an invaluable tool to help engage pet owners and incite interest in a topic that may have otherwise overwhelmed them, particularly when the diagnosis has come as a shock.
The 3D models can be manipulated and viewed at a variety of angles, allowing the user to build a better mental picture of the anatomy and how it may relate to their pet’s condition, solidifying their understanding and memory of the consultation. The owner's enhanced understanding of a condition can greatly improve home care and patient outcomes, as well as incite a deeper appreciation of your service.
A client who has fully engaged in the consultation, with more meaningful interactions and better discussions, will have a greater sense of satisfaction and an improved perception of value for their money.
Why we teamed up with GAIA Biomodels
We are collaborating with the pioneering team at GAIA Biomodels to integrate 3D anatomy into the Cetra platform. GAIA’s models are created from high-resolution CT scans to create anatomically precise forms, providing a true-to-life representation of veterinary conditions.
Their expertise lies in crafting realistic anatomical models that mirror the complexities of various pathologies, enhancing client understanding of conditions and treatments. The added benefit of models originating from CT scans is their ability to show varying pathologies and surgical interventions, which can help to explain changes and treatment options to the client in a visual, more digestible way, where traditional methods such as radiographs or sketches may not be clear.
Deciding on referral for a surgical procedure can be daunting for a pet owner, who may not have a firm grasp of the referral process or the proposed surgery. GAIA’s database of surgical models can be used to show the client what changes will be made and help to describe the overall process, with the potential to reduce client anxiety and inform their decision to refer when given treatment options.
Log in or sign up to Cetra for Vets if you haven’t already, and you will gain access to our full collection of 3D anatomy models by GAIA Biomodels, including Canine Pelvis Anatomy, Feline Dental Disease and Canine Hip Dysplasia.