Professionalism

Question 1

Key aspects to professionalism (6)

Answer 1

1) Specific knowledge/skills
2) Prestige and financial rewards
3) Autonomy + self regulation
4) Competency
5) Altruism
6) Code of ethics

Question 2

Personal Professional skills (3)

Answer 2

1. Ethical Practice
2. Reflection Self Awareness
3. Accountability

Question 3

Intrapersonal Professional skills (3)

Answer 3

1) Teamwork
2) Social Responsibility
3) Responsibility

Question 4

Veterinary Relationship Triad

Answer 4

Animal
Veterinarian
Owner

Question 5

Veterinary Ethics (4)

Answer 5

“DOAN”

1) Descriptive
2) Official
3) Administrative
4) Normative

Question 6

Descriptive veterinary ethics

Answer 6

Ex] Oaths
Hippocratic for medical
Some schools have own oaths
Oath to integrity (usually)

Question 7

Official veterinary ethics

Answer 7

Usually a code of conduct that veterinarians live by

Question 8

Code of professional conduct (5)

Answer 8

1. Professional competence
2. Honesty and integrity
3. Independence and impartiality
4. Client confidentiality and trust
5. Professional accountability

Question 9

AVA Code of Professionalism

Answer 9

1) respectful treatment of the animal
2) integrity of the profession
3) best possible veterinary services
4) good communications
5) comply with relevant laws and guidelines
6) continuing professional education

Question 10

Keys to Reflective Practice

Answer 10

1. Experience (real time)
2. Observation & Reflection
3. Conceptualisation & Generalisation
4. Planning/testing