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14. Client confidentiality

... for example where: the client's consent has been given disclosure can be justified by animal welfare concerns or the wider public interest, or disclosure is required by law. 14.3 In addition to the ...

27. Miscellaneous procedures: legal and ethical considerations

... convenience of the owner). Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses should be aware that UK animal welfare legislation legally restricts mutilations to animals (i.e. procedures which interfere with sensitive ...

8. Euthanasia of animals

... age and/or other disease/health. Difficulties with the decision Where there are no health or welfare concerns 8.4  Veterinary surgeons may face difficulties with the decision where a request is made by ...

3. 24-hour emergency first aid and pain relief

... should be considered in conjunction with the owner’s responsibilities under current animal welfare legislation, to ensure the health and welfare of their animal. Part 1 sets out the key professional ...

Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons

... the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, to protect the public interest and to safeguard animal health and welfare.  Back to top Declaration on admission to the profession Rights and responsibilities go hand in ...

Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses

... Conduct and Discipline Rules 2014 to protect the public interest and to safeguard animal health and welfare. Only those appropriately registered with the RCVS have the right to practise veterinary nursing in ...

2. Veterinary care

... side effects; make decisions on treatment regimes based first and foremost on animal health and welfare considerations, whilst providing contextualised care and exercising professional judgement about ...

2. Veterinary care

... side effects; make decisions on treatment regimes based first and foremost on animal health and welfare considerations, whilst providing contextualised care and exercising professional judgement about ...

24. Named Veterinary Surgeons

... in their licence schedule, who accepts responsibility under ASPA to provide advice on the health, welfare and treatment of animals within these establishments. Exceptionally, another suitably qualified ...

29. Small animals and microchips

... the owner; the procedure may amount to veterinary surgery if there is special risk to the health or welfare of the animal. England - dogs and cats 29.13  Section 10(1) of The Microchipping of Cats and Dogs ...

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