Vet Medical Ethics Flashcards
All veterinarians are expected to adhere to a progressive code of ethical conduct known as…
principals of vet medical ethics
PVME
principals of vet medical ethics
Basis of the Principles is
Golden Rule
_____ is charged to advise on all questions relating to vet med ethics and to review Principles to ensure they are current
AVMA Judicial Council
A veterinarian shall be dedicated to providing competent vet med care, with compassion and respect for animal welfare and human health
True
A veterinarian shall provide vet med clinical care under terms of VCPR
True
VCPR
veterinarian-client-patient-relationship
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
true
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
True
A vet shall respect rights of clients, colleagues, and other health professionals, and shall safeguard medical info within the confines of law
True
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
True
A vet shall in provision of appropriate patient care, except in emergencies, be free to choose whom to serve
True
A vet shall recognize a responsibility to participate in activities contributing to improvement of the community
True
Vets shall first consider the needs of the patient: to prevent and relieve disease, suffering, or disability, while minimizing pain or fear
True
Choice of treatments or animal care shall not be influenced by considerations other than welfare of patient, needs of client, and safety of public
True
Humane euthanasia of animals in an ethical vet procedure
True
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
True
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
True
All veterinarians may use the courtesy titles Doctor or Veterinarian
True
Vets shall strive to enhance their image to their colleagues, clients, other health professionals, and general public. They shall present a professional appearance
True
Referral is the transfer of responsibility of diagnosis and treatment from a referring vet to a receiving vet. Referring and receiving can communicate
True
Payment by or to a vet solely for the referral of a patient is fee-splitting and is unethical
True
