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By
Sophie Pullen, BSc(Hons), Cert Ed VN, Director 2by2 Training, Honorary Member of BVNA
Carol Gray, BVMS, MRCVS, PGCertMedEd, Lecturer in Veterinary Communication Skills, University of Liverpool; Registered Practitioner, HE Academy, UK
Description
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Having an awareness of the law is an
invaluable resource, especially for those in the veterinary field. Ethics, Law, and the Veterinary Nurse addresses the laws and ethics
specifically related to veterinary nursing with knowledge. The book's expert authors use their experience in teaching and law to create
an essential resource for veterinary nurses. Case examples illustrate various issues and highlight the relevance of these to everyday
practice, plus the book covers regulation, representation, research ethics, and the Veterinary Surgeon's Act for a complete handbook
to law and ethics as they relate to veterinary nursing.
Audience
Veterinary Nurses - student and qualified
Contents
1. Veterinary Nursing: The Road to Professionalism
2. Introduction to Ethical Principles
3. Introduction to the Legal System
4. Negligence and Whistle-Blowing
5. Regulation and Representation
6. The History of Animal Welfare
7.
Religious Ethics
8. Consent to Treatment in Veterinary Practice
9. The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
10. Animal
Research Ethics and Law
11. Research on People: Ethical Considerations
12. A Round-Up of ?Other? Legislation
13.
Ethical thinking: The Way Forward?
Appendices
1. Scenarios
2. Schedule Three amendment to Veterinary Surgeons
Act 1966
3. The RCVS code of conduct for veterinary nurses
Index
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Paperback, 178 pages, publication date: JUL-2006
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-8844-4
ISBN-10: 0-7506-8844-0
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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