Description
Explores ethical issues surrounding veterinary nursing. This book addresses ethics and law specifically from a veterinary nursing perspective. It covers topics such as: regulation; representation; research ethics; religious ethics; and, the Veterinary Surgeon's Act.
Table of 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
