Legal Frameworks for Veterinary nursing practice Flashcards

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What act sets out what veterinary staff, owners, and members of the public can and cannot do?

A

The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

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What does ‘direction’ mean?

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VS instructs but isnt necessarily present

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What does ‘supervision’ mean?

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VS is present on the premises and is able to respond if needed

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What does ‘direct, continuous, and personal supervision’ mean?

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VS is present and is giving nurse undivided attention

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5
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What is the difference between statutory and voluntary regulation?

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statutory - members can only practice if registered
voluntary - individuals can choose whether to be regulated

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What are the five principles of practice?

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  • professional competence
  • honesty and integrity
  • independence and impartiality
  • client confidentiality and trust
  • professional accountability
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Who do we as nurses have professional responsibility for?

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  • animals
  • clients
  • the profession
  • the RCVS
  • the public
  • the veterinary team
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8
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Who sets the standards for The Royal Charter?

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The vet nurse council

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What are the roles of the RCVS?

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  • holding and maintaining the register
  • setting standards
  • providing advice
  • investigation of complaints
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10
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What act are vet nurses governed by?

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schedule 3

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What is the RCVS Veterinary nurse conduct and discipline rules 2014 about?

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discipline and complaints

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What is the RCVS veterinary nurse registration rules 2017 about?

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entering and removal off the register

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13
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What is the definition of accessibility?

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being easily understood, friendly and easy to talk to, approachable

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What is the definition of accountability?

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required or expected to justify one’s actions or decisions

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What is the definition of transparency?

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open to public scrutiny, to be open, obvious, frank, candid

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What is the definition of personal integrity?

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steadfast adherence to your own strict, moral, or ethical code

17
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What is the definition of professional integrity?

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steadfast adherence to your own strict, professional code