VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCaution: Eight moral hazards to beware of in vet lifeApril 29, 2024By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWhile the ways in which we can morally and ethically stray can look vastly different depending on our role, it is undoubtedly true those with the most responsibility experience the greatest exposure to veterinary moral hazards. Dr. Patty Khuly addresses eight of the most common moral scenarios that put you behind the 8-ball.
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Veterinarians have a responsibility to speak out about human rightsMarch 11, 2024"That said, does the profession also have an obligation to look after the well-being of people? I’m talking about human rights, diversity, and equal opportunity."
Improving the welfare of farm animals central to new veterinary associationJanuary 30, 2024The Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare (VAFAW) aims to support welfare-centered practices for animals used in food and fiber production
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEthical criteria indicating euthanasia in canine aggressionMarch 10, 2022In this webinar, Dr. Rolan Tripp discusses ethical criteria when determining euthanasia as a result of canine aggression. Whether from a client query or as a lawsuit witness, veterinarians are often called on to make a life-or-death decision after a canine has attacked and seriously injured a human.
Ethical issues for today's veterinarian in the digital ageFebruary 7, 2019Have you thought about ethical issues in the new digital age? The world we live in is vastly different from just a few years ago. Remember the days when getting a taxi meant hoping to see one drive by on the street and waving frantically to get the driver's attention? Not so today, given the various apps available literally at our fingertips. This digital revolution seems to have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, including the way we practice veterinary medicine, which raises several ethical and legal questions. What type of world will we practice in as we evolve in the digital age and adopt new technology allowing unprecedented generation and access to digital data? Will it be one in which people in animal health just obey the law, or one where they are obedient to the unenforceable: honesty, integrity, responsibility, respect, caring for others, and courage2? These are the universal elements of ethics to consider, as we encounter specific challenges of embracing and using technology in practice. The whole veterinary community is responsible for upholding its ethical norm now that veterinarians can digitally support "pet parents" at home and in between visits. Playing catch up with innovation Veterinary medicine …
Evidence-based medicine is key in achieving an ethical clinical practiceApril 17, 2018The relationship between evidence-based medicine (EBM) and ethics may not be immediately apparent. EBM focuses on facts and data, safety and efficacy, and determining what we do and don’t know. Veterinary ethics is about doing what is right or wrong in the context of veterinary practice.
The implications of being candid with veterinary clientsJune 26, 2017The duty of candor, a concept in human medicine, can be defined as a legal duty imposed on the medical practitioner to be open and honest with patients or their families when things go wrong that can cause harm.
