Laws Flashcards
Define CVT
Grad from 2 years AVMA program + passed national and state test
OR certified before 2010
Define “consult”
Professional/expert advice requested by a vet IN AZ, on a case by case basis
Define cremation
Reduction of animal to bone fragments by combustion or evaporation
Define crematory
Building or portion of building with a retort in which only animal remains are cremated
Define direct supervision
Vet physically present at location where animal health care is being performed
Define Gross incompetence
Professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of professional skill
Define Gross negligence
Treatment of a patient or practice of veterinary medicine resulting in injury, necessary suffering, or death, caused by carelessness, negligence, or disregard of established principles.
Define Indirect supervision
Vet is not physically present at location but has given written or oral instructions for treatment.
Define Letter of Concern
Advisory letter sent to notify a vet that the board doesn’t have sufficient evidence for disciplinary action, but they think the vet should change something and if they don’t they may have action against their license.
Define Malpractice
Treatment in a manner contrary to accepted practices with injurious results.
Define Medical incompetence
Lacking sufficient medical knowledge or skills to a degree to endanger patient health, OR lacking supplies, equipment, or medication to perform a procedure properly.
Define negligence
Failure to exercise reasonable care in practice
Define “regularly”
Offered to public once a month or more
Define “Responsible veterinarian”
Vet who makes sure licensed premises follow laws (state and federal) by establishing policy
Define “Supervising veterinarian”
Vet overseeing care by CVT or assistant
Define “Temporary sites”
Where outpatient vet services are performed
Define 24 hour service
Vet is physically on premises all 24 hours
Name the three elements of the Veterinary Client Patient Relationship
- Vet assumes responsibility of making medical judgements and client agrees to follow vet instructions
- Vet has sufficient knowledge of animal for at least a preliminary diagnosis (has recently seen animal or reviewed medical records)
- Vet is available for follow up visits or has arranged for emergency coverage/coverage by other vet
Define Vet assistant
Person who provides care under supervision (direct or indirect) of vet or CVT
Define Veterinary faculty member
Not necessarily licensed, but graduated vet school and is an employee at a vet school in the state
Define veterinary medicine
Veterinary: surgery, obstetrics, dentistry, acupuncture, manipulation, all other branches or specialties
The prescribing, administering, or dispensing of drugs and mediations for veterinary purposes
How many members on the state board? How many of each type?
9
5 = veterinarians (practicing or practiced 5 years immediately before position)
2 = general public
1 = livestock industry (non-vet)
1 = CVT (for at least 5 years, working or working in state 5 years immediately before)
How are the members of the board chosen?
Appointed by the governor
How long is a board member term?
4 years
How many terms can a board member sit?
2 terms
How can you remove a board member?
Notice then hearing before governor
How much can a board member earn?
No more than 100 per day of work
What are board responsibilities?
- Report to governor with summaries of all licenses by Oct 1st each year
- At least one annual meeting (at which public can appear, tape records of which are kept for 2 years)
- Keep the Veterinary Medical Examining Board Fund (10% of all fees to board to goes to state general, 90% to this fund)
- Employment of personnel as needed, including an executive director
- Protect the public from unlawful, incompetent, etc practicing of vet med
- Investigation of violations and regulating disciplinary actions
- Granting / removing licenses and keeping records of all these licenses
- Setting rules and deadlines for applications and licenses
- Having an official seal for licenses
