Schools of Thought Flashcards
Patient care guiding principles?
Medical Indications
Quality of life
Contextual features
Owner preferences
Utilitarianism definition
An action that is morally right if it benefits the LARGEST NUMBER with the greater good.
Non emotional, consequence theory
Deontology definition
Evaluates moral actions based only on doing one’s duty, not the consequence of the actions.
Virtues ethics
Evaluates moral actions based on what a virtuous person would do, disregarding the consequences of the actions or the duty of care to carry them out
Intrinsic value
Value in its self- value of that pet to that person in the owners opinions
Extrinsic value
Insurance value (number)
Morality is defined as
Action of right or wrong
Ethics is defined as
Rationality behind the decision
Equality Act 2010
Act of parliament, equal pay, anti- discrimination etc
Schedule 3 defines veterinary surgery as
VS is defined in the act as, diagnosis, including diagnotics, giving advice based on diagnosis, medical or surgical treatment, performance of sx
What is the difference between listed and registered veterinary nurse?
Both are qualified, however a registered VN is uptodate with CPD and registered with the RCVS. Listed are not on the register and may not be up to date with CPD. You are no longer able to become listed.
Listed are allowed to do any procedure under section 2 of schedule 3.
Who can carry out the maintenance and monitoring of anesthetics?
Registered or SVN only.
5 Freedoms
Freedom from hunger and thirst Freedom from discomfort and pain Freedom from pain, injury and or disease Freedom to express normal behavioue Freedom from fear and distress
How many hours CPD does a RVN need to complete
45hrs over 3 years
Role of the RCVS
Maintain the register of VN that are deemed fit to practice and define the standards for the education, clinical practice and professional conduct. This include training and education,
CPD
Powers to investigate professional complaint
Powers to discipline
Maintain the register
