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Study finds veterinarians are often faced with high moral distress

Study finds veterinarians are often faced with high moral distress

October 29, 2018

A majority of veterinarians experience widespread moral distress when receiving inappropriate requests for euthanasia and in instances of being unable to provide care, according to a new study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

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