Veterinary Ethics

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

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

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

Acting unethically, is also performing an illegal act.

This legally affects how animals are handled and cared for.

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

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

Patient records can be shared between hospitals without owner permission.

This term means legal responsibility.

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

Your appearance and behavior reflect directly upon your employer.

___ is the failure to do what should be done.

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

This term means working below standard of professional practice.

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

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

Name an ethical principle everyone should be committed to.

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

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

Term meaning to protect client and patient information

Continued Education is required for both Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians.

Complaints against Veterinarians are registered with what level of organization?

Everyone is governed by rules and laws.

The VCPR officially last one month for prescription refills.

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

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