Negligence and Duty of Care Flashcards
1
Q
What is duty of care?
A
A legal obligation to act a certain way in accordance with certain standards
2
Q
What is the veterinary nurses duty of care to?
A
The client
3
Q
What is negligence?
A
A breach in duty of care
4
Q
What are the 3 things negligence is based on?
A
- Is there a duty of care owed
- Has there been a breach in that duty of care
- Has this resulted in damage which would have been reasonably foreseeable
5
Q
What is a crime of negligence called and what is it?
A
- A tort
- A branch of law which results in harm and/or loss
6
Q
What is the Negligence and The Animal Welfare act 2006?
A
Owners and keepers are responsible for ensuring that the welfare needs of their animals are met
7
Q
What are the 5 welfare needs that need to be met?
A
- To have a suitable environment
- To have a suitable diet
- To be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
- To be housed with, or apart from other animals
- To be protected from pain, injury, suffering and disease
