professional studies 4 Flashcards
what does self regulation of veterinary surgeons create
monopoly situations, exclusivity to practice and limited competition and inconsistent standards
whats the purpose of a clinical audit
improve scientific measurable elements of business or clinical practice
how do clinical audits operate
asses current standards, measure against expected standards, investigate discrepancies and re audit
what are the core standrards set by RCVS
mandatory legal requirements and those associated with RCVS guidance notes
what is clinical auditing
inspector sees some systems for monitoring and discussing the clinical outcome of common procedures
what must all practices supply according to RCVS core standards
24 hour service directly or by proxy
what is promoted by general practice standards
high levels of clinical care
what are the farm general practice standards
pro active management via herd health with client communication and teaching and OOH must be by a farm vet with suitable back up if required
what must be proved by small animal practice according to general practice standards
someone trained in anaesthesia
what are the general practice standards for an emergency clinic
all elements of a small animal practice plus specific elements related to critical care
what are the hospital standards
must have one year CPD plan for hospital team, regular morbidity and mortality meetings, emergency lighting, ambient temperature between 18 and 25 degrees and equipment to measure intra ocular pressure and systolic blood pressure
