Prepurchase Exam

Question 1

What is a pre-purchase exam?

Answer 1

A comprehensive physical exam and movement evaluation prior to purchase
Risk assessment exam, not a warranty!

Question 2

What are the goals of a pre-purchase exam?

Answer 2

Assess general health, conformation, and soundness for intended use
Identify and assess pre-existing conditions that may impair future athletic performance

Question 3

How should you “word” the medical record of a pre-purchase exam to minimize liability?

Answer 3

“This is an assessment of X (horse) on this day, X/XX/XXXX”

Question 4

Who “owns” the information obtained from a pre-purchase exam?

Answer 4

The results of the exam are confidential and the property of the BUYER

Question 5

What is the veterinarian’s role during the pre-purchase exam?

Answer 5

The veterinarian performs the exam for the BUYER - need to be aware of conflict of entrance, familiarity with the horse, etc.

Question 6

What are the components of a PPE?

Answer 6

Physical Exam
Musculoskeletal Exam
Movement Eval + Neuro
Ancillary Diagnostics

Question 7

What kind of ancillary diagnostics can be performed for a PPE?

Answer 7

Rads,U/S, MRI, bone scan, bloodwork, drug screen, breeding soundness exam, etc.