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Features
We regularly publish longer articles, stories and guest columns in our own print publications, and provide similar features for publication in the veterinary and animal owner press.
You can browse through our archive of features here, or use the search tool below to find exactly what you're looking for.
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![A meeting of a VN Futures Working Party in April 2019](/public/features/medium_vn-futures-meeting-thumbnail.jpeg)
Scoping the future for veterinary nursing
April 2019
An article giving an overview of our stream of presentations of topics related to the VN Futures project (run jointly between the RCVS and the British Veterinary Nursing Association) which took place at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress in April.
![Masked veterinary surgeon performing operation](/public/features/medium_standards-and-advice-feb19-update-crp.jpeg)
Standards & advice update: January 2019
February 2019
This feature summarises some of the changes made to the supporting guidance to the Code of Professional Conduct following the most recent meeting of the Standards Committee on 30 January 2019.
![Veterinary surgeon performing dental procedure on dog](/public/features/medium_informed-consent-case-studies-crp.jpeg)
Practical case studies on communication and consent in clinical practice
October 2018
This series of case studies highlights some of the issues commonly encountered in practice around gaining sufficient levels of consent for procedures, with learning points from the College about how the process could have been improved.
![Liz Cox , Chair of VN Council (2015-18) at Royal College Day 2018](/public/features/medium_180813liz-cox-rcvs-day-thumb.jpeg)
RCVS Day 2018 speeches - Liz Cox, outgoing Chair of VN Council
August 2018
Liz Cox looks at the story of the veterinary nursing profession through time, and the challenges VNs face, both then and now.
![RCVS CEO Lizzie Lockett at Royal College Day 2018](/public/features/medium_180813-lizzie-rcvs-day-thumb.jpeg)
RCVS Day 2018 speeches - Lizzie Lockett, RCVS CEO
August 2018
Our CEO explains the work undertaken by Council and staff around leadership, innovation, culture change, and improving our regulatory framework and service standards.
![Stephen May gives his final address as RCVS President at Royal College Day 2018](/public/features/medium_180813-stephen-may-rcvs-day-thumb.jpeg)
RCVS Day 2018 speeches - Professor Stephen May, outgoing RCVS President
August 2018
Stephen May reflects on a year of projects and challenges and the way that they all converge on our dual facets, our empowerment as a Royal College and our statutory responsibilities as a regulator.
![New RCVS President Amanda Boag at Royal College Day 2018](/public/features/medium_180813-amanda-boag-rcvs-day-thumb.jpeg)
RCVS Day 2018 speeches - Amanda Boag, incoming RCVS President
August 2018
RCVS President Amanda Boag outlines the principles she sees becoming prominent in the coming and future years.
![Two veterinary surgeons consulting an x-ray](/public/features/medium_180621-x-ray-crp.jpeg)
Complying with HSE ionising radiation policy
June 2018
This article features advice and guidance from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), the independent regulator of workplace health and safety, about how veterinary practices can ensure they comply with its policies on ionising radiation.
![Veterinary nurse with dog](/public/features/medium_sch3-feature.jpeg)
Navigating Schedule 3 delegation in practice: some case studies
June 2018
This series of case studies aims to assist both veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons in navigating the legal framework contained in Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act relating to delegating tasks and procedures to VNs and student VNs.
![Veterinary surgeon talking to client](/public/features/medium_160516clientcommunication-crp.jpeg)
Managing expectations: a vastly underutilised skill
June 2016
An advice article from our Professional Conduct Department about how managing your clients' expectations from the very outset and effective communication can prevent concerns being raised with the College.
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