Legislation and Professional Bodies Flashcards
What is the RCVS?
Veterinary governing body which aims to enhance society through improved animal health and welfare, upholding and advancing educational, ethical and clinical standards of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses
What does the RCVS regulate?
- Educational institutions
- The register of veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons
- The professional conduct of veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons
What does the veterinary profession regulate?
- Public protection
- Public expectation
- Protects the profession of a veterinary nurse
What are the 4 things RCVS jurisdiction can happen to?
- Disgraceful conduct in a professional respect
- Concerns relating to your fitness to practice
- Convictions which affect your fitness to practice
- Fraudulent Registration
What is responsibility?
Something that is your job or duty to deal with
What is accountability?
An obligation or willingness to be answerable or culpable for something
What is professionalism?
Combination of all qualities that are connected with trained and skilled people
What is misconduct?
Conduct falling short of what is expected of the profession
What are the 3 stages of RCVS disciplinary system?
Stage 1: Preliminary Investigation Committee
Stage 2: RVN Preliminary Investigation Committee
Stage 3: RVN Disciplinary Committee hearing
What is criminal law?
Punishment of offences that broke the law to protect individuals and prevent harm to others
What is civil law?
Addressing harm or loss to an individual brought about by another person or organisation
What is civil law of contract?
A breach of contract is when the contract falls short of the agreed terms
What is civil law of tort?
Civil wrong resulting in unfair loss or harm to another
What is defamation?
Damage to a reputations of a person or group by saying or writing bad things about them which is not true
What is a libel?
A piece of writing which contains bad and false things about a person
What is a slander?
False spoken statement about someone which damages their reputation
What is the BVNA?
Promotes animal health and welfare through ongoing development of professional excellence in veterinary nursing
What is the BVA?
National representative body for the veterinary profession, which develop and maintain communication with the government, parliament and the media
What is the BSAVA?
Promotes high scientific and educational standards in practice, teaching and research
What is the VDS?
Legal representation which provides advice, support and training
