Veterinary Ethics

Using common language that is easy to understand is the best way to not have miscommunication

The owner should be asked to restraint their own animal during non-painful procedures.

Continued Education is required for both Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians.

Basic life-saving care is required of the veterinarian regardless of the owner's ability to pay

This legally affects how animals are handled and cared for.

This term means working below standard of professional practice.

Everyone is governed by rules and laws.

Name an ethical principle everyone should be committed to.

Patient records can be shared between hospitals without owner permission.

The Veterinarians main job is to relieve an animal’s....

The final tool of discipline toward a Vet when they have made more errors than acceptable

People in a professional role are held to a higher ethical standard than the general public.

Ethically, what must you tell a client if an emergency is brought in after the DVM has left?

The VCPR officially lasts one month for prescription refills.

Your appearance and behavior reflect directly upon your employer.

This term means legal responsibility.

___ can terminate the VCPR at ANY time for ANY reason.

Term meaning to protect client and patient information

Complaints against Veterinarians are registered with what level of organization?

___ is the failure to do what should be done.

Acting unethically, is also performing an illegal act.

Which of these may a vet technician perform duties under the supervision of the Veterinarian?

The State Practice Act legally sets the minimum standards for veterinary medicine in a particular state