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VHMA CVPM Additional > Section 2.02, 2.03, 4.05 & 4.06 > Flashcards

Section 2.02, 2.03, 4.05 & 4.06 Flashcards

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Ethics

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A philosophy or systematic approach to behavior. 3 types Social, Personal, Professional.

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Branches of veterinary ethics

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  1. Descriptive
  2. Official
  3. Administrative
  4. Normative
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Moral problems in Vet Med

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  1. Peer
  2. Clients
  3. Animals
  4. Society
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VHMA Code of Ethics

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Https://www VHMA.org/about-us/ethics

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NAVTA

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National Association of Veterinary Technicians

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Veterinary Practice Act

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State laws that are regulated and enforced by the state vet med board.

Not changed easily. Changes must be submitted to House and Senate and be signed into law by the Governor.

Laws of State or Common Wealth.
Informed Consent
Emergency Care
Unjust Enrichment

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Unjust Enrichment law

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If 4 things are met owners must pay for the treatment of their pet in an emergency situation even if they are not present.
1. More valuable the animal, greater the chance of financial recovery
2. More emergent the need the more leeway to provide the care
3.Vet attempted to contact owner prior to medical care
4. The extent of the care to stabilize was reasonable

Created to avoid unjust Enrichment of one party at the expense of another.

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Moral Distress

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Knows ethically appropriate action, but unable to take it

You act in a manner contrary to personal/professional values, undermining your integrity and authenticity.

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4 As to Rise above moral distress

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  1. Ask - ask yourself if moral distress is present
  2. Affirm - distress and commitment to take care of self/validate your feelings and perceptions with others/responsibility to act
  3. Assess - contemplate readiness to act, considering risk and benefits. ID source of distress, circumstances, signs, symptoms, and if others suffer as well. (Go through 4 Rs)
  4. Act
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4 Rs of Assessment within 4 As

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  1. Relevance
  2. Risk (of not acting)
  3. Rewards
  4. Roadblocks
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Ethics Exhaustion

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Fatigue, emotional distress, and the lack of will to continue to act in a way that is consistent with what you believe is the right thing to do.

Prevention = minimizing moral distress

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Mitigating risk

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Creating Soaps for Ethics/Law

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Contract Law

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Delas with duties established by individuals to create a contractual agreement

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Elements of a Contract

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  1. The Offer
  2. Acceptance
    -implied
    -express
  3. Consideration
  4. An intent to contract (extra element)
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Promissory Estoppel

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Although there may not be any formal agreement, justice requires the enforcement of one’s promise when another party has justifiably relied on that promise, changed its position, and incurred substantial detriment

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Capacity to Contract

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Person is legally competent to enter a contract.
Situations where capacity to make a valid contract would be questioned
1. Minority
2. Mental Disability
3. Intoxication/Substance Abuse

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The Law of Agency

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Involves a person who has been authorized to act on behalf of another.

  1. Consents for Care - owner gave permission/authority to another to request goods/services for owner
  2. Consents for Euthanasias - best practice is to have owner come in person to sign consent.
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Statute of Fraud

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Requires the production of a written memorandum before upholding contract in court.

19
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Non - Competes

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State laws
Scope
Ability to earn a living

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Laws regarding “ownership”

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No longer just property, but cared for by guardian.
Guardian Ad Litem - person appointed to protect interest of animal

21
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Common Financial Statements

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PoL
Balance Flow
Cash Flow

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Malpractice Proof

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  1. Duty
  2. Breach of Duty
  3. Proximate Cause
  4. Damages
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Duty to Treat

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VCPR (valid client provider relationship)
1. Animal recovers
2. Completed all agreed upon tx
3. Animal dies
4. Termination of VCPR
5. Animal transfers care

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Descriptive Ethics

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Study of ethical views of vets and vet professionals regarding behavior and attitudes. What is right and wrong.

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Official Ethics

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Creation of official ethical standards adopted by professional organizations and imposed onto its members.

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Administrative Ethics

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Involve actions by gov. that regulate vet practices and activities. Love revocation can result if civil or criminal violations of these regs occur.

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Normative Ethics

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Search for the correct principle of good and bad. Right and wrong, and justice and injustice.

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The difference between laws and ethics

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Lies in enforcement; the government enforces laws, and the professional associations that develop the ethics enforce the ethics.

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The difference between laws and ethics

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Lies in enforcement; the government enforces laws, and the professional associations that develop the ethics enforce the ethics.

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Express acceptance

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A clear statement of agreement to the terms offered that establishes an express contract. Ex. I accept the offer

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Implied Acceptance

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No direct statement of agreement, but demonstrated by action indicating acceptance. Ex. Handshake

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Safe Harbor (tax planning)

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A system of calculating this year’s projected tax based on last year’s tax

33
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Safe Harbor (tax planning)

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A system of calculating this year’s projected tax based on last year’s tax

34
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Malpractice

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A tort (civil wrongful act, intentional or accidental, from which injury occurs to another) that requires proof of 4 essential elements

35
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Legal defenses

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  1. Contributory Negligence - the defendant in the malpractice suit can show the client was also negligent.
  2. Comparative Negligence - similar to above, except client’s recovery is determined by % of negligence. Ex if a client is 25% negligent they can only recover 75% of the damages. (If a client is 50% or more negligent they won’t recover any damages.
36
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5 ways to decrease potential for malpractice suit

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  1. CE
  2. Medical Records
  3. Informed Consent
  4. Staff Training
  5. Referrals
37
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How many diseases are zoonotic

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1400

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