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Features
We regularly publish longer articles, stories and guest columns in our own print publications, and provide similar features for publication in the veterinary and animal owner press.
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Standards and advice update: euthanasia, wildlife, indemnity insurance, certification, and social media
June 2020
It has been quite a while since we have had an update on recent changes to the supporting guidance to the Code of Professional Conduct, meaning that we have something of a bumper edition this month covering updates to guidance on social media use, professional indemnity insurance, treatment of wildlife, certification and euthanasia.
![Shelves displaying veterinary medicines](/public/features/medium_drugs-listing.jpeg)
Requirements for handling of controlled drugs and medicines
February 2020
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) have the joint responsibility for ensuring that all registered veterinary practice premises in the UK are inspected and comply with their legal obligations under the VMRs.
![Melissa Donald, Chair of RCVS Standards Committee](/public/features/medium_melissa-donald-under-care-feature-nov-19.jpeg)
We must review the meaning of 'under care'
November 2019
Melissa Donald, Chair of the RCVS Standards Committee, recently wrote in the Vet Record about the background behind the term 'under care' and what our upcoming wide-ranging review on the subject is looking to achieve.
![Professor Stephen May, RCVS President (2017-18)](/public/features/medium_190514-stephen-may-news.jpeg)
What does the evidence tell us about outcomes-focused CPD?
October 2019
Ahead of an upcoming shift to outcomes-focused CPD Stephen May, former RCVS President and Senior Vice Principal at the Royal Veterinary College, explores the research and rationale behind focusing on continuing professional development (CPD) outcomes and reflecting on learning.
![RCVS Lizzie Lockett speaking at Royal College Day 2019](/public/features/medium_190730-lizzie-lockett-listings-thumbnail.jpeg)
Royal College Day 2019 speeches: RCVS CEO Lizzie Lockett
July 2019
A speech by RCVS Chief Executive Lizzie Lockett delivered at Royal College Day on Friday 12 July 2019.
![Amanda Boag speaking at Royal College Day 2019](/public/features/medium_190730-amanda-boag-listings-thumbnail.jpeg)
Royal College Day 2019 speeches: Outgoing President Amanda Boag
July 2019
The speech from Amanda Boag, RCVS President for 2018-19, at Royal College Day on Friday 12 July 2019 at the Royal Institute of British Architects. Her speech was her final official duty as President before handing over the reins to Niall Connell.
![Niall Connell speaking at Royal College Day 2019](/public/features/medium_190730-niall-connell-listings-thumbnail.jpeg)
Royal College Day 2019 speeches: New President Niall Connell
July 2019
The opening speech from Niall Connell upon becoming RCVS President for 2019 to 2020 at Royal College Day on Friday, 12 July 2019 at the Royal Institute of British Architects.
![VN Council Chair Racheal Marshall speaking at Royal College Day 2019](/public/features/medium_190730-racheal-marshall-listings-thumbnail.jpeg)
Royal College Day 2019 speeches: VN Council Chair Racheal Marshall
July 2019
A speech from VN Council Chair Racheal Marshall, delivered at Royal College Day on Friday 12 July 2019.
![Jennie Jones from the Veterinary Client Mediation Service](/public/features/medium_190627-jennie-jones-thumbnail.jpeg)
Gaining insights on animal owner complaints
June 2019
In this article Jennie Jones from the Veterinary Client Mediation Service (VCMS) shares some of the insight gained by the RCVS-funded alternative dispute resolution service about animal owner complaints over the past year.
![Female veterinary surgeon examining a horse](/public/features/medium_standards-update-june.jpeg)
Standards & advice update: changes to equine ID guidance
June 2019
At its April 2019 meeting, our Standards Committee approved changes to the supporting guidance to the Code of Professional Conduct regarding compulsory equine microchipping in England.
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