Veterinary Ethics

A VCPR can only be truly terminated in this way by the Veterinary office.

Name an ethical principle everyone should be committed to.

The VCPR is the legally binding medical contract between owner and veterinarian

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

Continued Education is required for both Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians.

Apart from the DVM, what is the staff’s primary obligation?

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

___ is the failure to do what should be done.

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

Acting unethically, is also performing an illegal act.

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

Complaints against Veterinarians are registered with what level of organization?

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.

The State Practice Act decides the difference between freedom of care choices and malpractice

The basic mission of the Kentucky board of Veterinary medical Examiners is to ___.

Patient records can be shared between hospitals without owner permission.

Your appearance and behavior reflect directly upon your employer.

This term means working below standard of professional practice.

This term means legal responsibility.

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

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

Basic life-saving care is required of the veterinarian regardless of receipt of payment

The VCPR officially last one month for prescription refills.

This legally affects how animals are handled and cared for.

Everyone is governed by rules and laws.

Term meaning to protect client and patient information