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Veterinary Law, Malpractice, & Ethics Flashcards

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Morals

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Personal Ethics
Right or wrong on an individual basis
Will affect how you respond to and obey laws
Learned at a young age by parents, media, environment, etc

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Ethics

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Systematic approach to standards of behavior
Used to help members achieve a high level of behavior through morals
Rules established by professional org. not enforced by law
Communicates ideals of the profession to public and members

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Laws

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Bodies of rules developed & regulated by gov’t

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Veterinary Practice Act (VPA)

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Sets standards for who can practice
Promotes public health, safety, & welfare by ensuring competent medical care
Regulated by state

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CVT could by disciplined for:

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Unprofessional/unethical conduct
Fraud in obtaining of certification
False statements to authorities
Cruelty to animals
Permitting another to use certification
Mental incompetence as determined by court of law
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Vet could be disciplined for:

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Fraud in obtaining license
Failure to display license
Fraudulently issuing vaccination/health records
False advertising
Incompetence or malpractice
Cruelty to animals
Refusal to permit inspection of premises
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Malpractice refers to:

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Illegal, immoral, or unprofessional conduct

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Malpractice may result in:

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Injury, death, or escape of a client’s animal

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Malpractice applies:

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After Vet/Client/Patient relationship (VCPR) has been established

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VCPR

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Vet/Client/Patient relationship

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VCPR Occurs when:

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Vet/Client/Patient relationship
Vet has assumed responsibility to treat pt and client agrees to follow instructions
Vet has performed P/E
Vet is available for follow up treatment

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Negligence refers to:

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An act is performed that a reasonable person wouldn’t do under the same circumstances

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Negligence results in:

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Personal injury to a client while on the premises

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Negligence is the result of:

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Slip/fall or Tech action

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Contract

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Agreement that creates an obligation between two or more parties (written or oral)

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16
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How to limit malpractice:

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  1. Practice quality medicine
  2. Keep precise medical records
  3. Watch behavior & attitude
  4. Don’t act like your a Vet
  5. Consent forms
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Consent

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Voluntarily accepting what is planned or done by another

18
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Best Consent Forms:

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Should be informed
W/ witness signature
geared toward each procedure recommended

19
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Animal

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Every living thing that’s not a human

20
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Domestic

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Any animal bred and/or traditionally kept for agricultural reasons

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Pet

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Subcategory of domestic animal

22
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Pet owner’s rights

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  • increased damages awarded for injury or loss of pet
  • ownership isn’t lost if animal escapes
  • in many states & most species proof of “first bite” is needed for liability
  • injured parties must prove negligence in restraint/maintenance of animal for liability to be on owner
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Owner

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provides differently for pet than for an inanimate object

- can be difficult to determine, since it’s based on relationship between owner/pet

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“First Bite”

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Must prove that a pet has bit someone before

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Wild

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animal that’s not domestic & is fierce, dangerous, venomous, noxious, or naturally inclined to harm

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Ownership Rights for Wild Animals

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  • less rights & higher liability
  • ownership is lost if animal escapes
  • no “first bite” needs to be proven for liability
  • owners held liable for damages cause by animals owned or under their care
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Exotic

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Any animal not considered domestic or wild & can be safely & humanely maintained in captivity

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Running at Large (Lease Laws)

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  • Any dog off premises of owner & not under the control of a competent person
  • No cat can do damage to public or private property, or bite, scratch, or claw any person or animal
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Hit by Car (HBC)

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  • Owner is responsible for injuries or damages to driver or car
  • Driver must stop but isn’t responsible (running at large)
30
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When a person brings an animal in for care:

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  1. Establish if they’re the owner

2. Are they going to accept responsibility for costs

31
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‘Good Samaritan’ Act

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What the clinic is required to do do when an animal is brought in in a life-threatening condition & needs treatment to sustain life, by someone other than the owner & they’re not willing to accept costs or if a vet/tech witnesses or finds an injured animal

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Cruelty

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Knowingly or w/ criminal negligence, mistreating or neglecting an animal

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Mistreat

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Any act which permits pain & suffering

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Neglect

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Failure to provide ford, water, or protection from elements

35
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Dealing w/ suspected cruelty

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  1. contact local shelter or animal control officer
  2. Document everything
  3. Take photos/video
  4. Save all evidence
  5. Complete basic labs & vitals
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Abandonment

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To give up w/ intent of never again claiming right or interest

37
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If a pt is abandoned at a clinic

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  1. Send a certified letter to known/last known address of owner
  2. If unclaimed for more than 5 days after written notice should’ve been received it’s abandoned and owner relinquishes rights
  3. Vet can legally dispose of animal in any appropriate manner (hopefully adopting it out)
  4. Abandonment is against the law in most states
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To reduce abandonment of pt:

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  1. Detailed treatment plans/estimates of cost
  2. Estimates w/ a high & low end, room for adjustment (have owner sign it)
  3. Have alternate payment options
  4. Take appropriate deposit (50%-75% of high end estimate)
  5. Offer relinquishment (if ok w/ Vet or practice owner/manager)

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