Vet Medical Ethics

Question 1

All veterinarians are expected to adhere to a progressive code of ethical conduct known as…

Answer 1

principals of vet medical ethics

Question 2

PVME

Answer 2

principals of vet medical ethics

Question 3

Basis of the Principles is

Answer 3

Golden Rule

Question 4

_____ is charged to advise on all questions relating to vet med ethics and to review Principles to ensure they are current

Answer 4

AVMA Judicial Council

Question 5

A veterinarian shall be dedicated to providing competent vet med care, with compassion and respect for animal welfare and human health

Answer 5

True

Question 6

A veterinarian shall provide vet med clinical care under terms of VCPR

Answer 6

True

Question 7

VCPR

Answer 7

veterinarian-client-patient-relationship

Question 8

A vet shall uphold the standards of professionalism, be honest in all professional interactions, and report vets who are deficient in character or competence to appropriate entities

Answer 8

true

Question 9

a vet shall respect the law and recognize a responsibility to seek changes to laws and regulations which are contrary to best interests of patient and public health

Answer 9

True

Question 10

A vet shall respect rights of clients, colleagues, and other health professionals, and shall safeguard medical info within the confines of law

Answer 10

True

Question 11

A vet shall continue to study, apply, and advance scientific knowledge, maintain a commitment to vet med education, make relevant info available to clients, public, and obtain referral when needed

Answer 11

True

Question 12

A vet shall in provision of appropriate patient care, except in emergencies, be free to choose whom to serve

Answer 12

True

Question 13

A vet shall recognize a responsibility to participate in activities contributing to improvement of the community

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Vets shall first consider the needs of the patient: to prevent and relieve disease, suffering, or disability, while minimizing pain or fear

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Choice of treatments or animal care shall not be influenced by considerations other than welfare of patient, needs of client, and safety of public

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Humane euthanasia of animals in an ethical vet procedure

Answer 16

True

Question 17

If ongoing medical condition, patient shall be referred to another vet for diagnosis, care, and treatment. The former vet SHALL CONTINUE to provide care as needed during transition

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Vets shall not slander or injure the professional standing or reputation of other vets in a false or misleading manner. Vets shall be honest and fair in relations with others, and shall not engage in fraud or deciept

Answer 18

True

Question 19

All veterinarians may use the courtesy titles Doctor or Veterinarian

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Vets shall strive to enhance their image to their colleagues, clients, other health professionals, and general public. They shall present a professional appearance

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Referral is the transfer of responsibility of diagnosis and treatment from a referring vet to a receiving vet. Referring and receiving can communicate

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Payment by or to a vet solely for the referral of a patient is fee-splitting and is unethical

Answer 22

True