Week 11 - Vet Safety - Ethics and Professionalism in Veterinary

What is the primary focus of ethics in veterinary practice?

• Maximizing profits for the clinic by increasing services offered

• Selling pharmaceutical products to pet owners and farmers regularly

• Moral principles guiding animal treatment and client interactions

• Avoiding legal regulations to operate without restrictions

Which ethical framework focuses on maximizing overall good?

• • Deontology

• • Utilitarianism

• • Biosecurity

• • Confidentiality

What should a veterinarian prioritize in a conflict of interest?

• • Personal financial gain

• • The client’s preferences

• • Patient welfare

• • Company profits

Which of these is NOT one of the Five Freedoms?

• • Freedom from hunger

• • Freedom from discomfort

• • Freedom to express normal behavior

• • Freedom to earn income

What does professionalism in veterinary safety help ensure?

• • Safe meat and dairy products for human consumption

• • Higher clinic fees that increase the overall revenue of the practice

• • Fewer clients seeking veterinary services for their animals

• • Ignoring zoonotic diseases that could spread between animals and humans

Match the term to its definition

• 1. Biosecurity

• • Adhering to moral principles consistently

• 1. Integrity

• • An illness transmissible from animals to humans

• 1. Informed Consent

• • Humane ending of an animal’s life to relieve suffering

• 1. Zoonotic Disease

• • Agreement from a client after understanding risks

• 1. Euthanasia

• • Measures to prevent disease spread in animals

Reorder the steps a veterinarian might take when facing an ethical dilemma about euthanasia

• • Communicate clearly with the owner about options

• • Perform euthanasia if agreed upon

• • Assess the animal’s quality of life

Reorder the actions to maintain professionalism during a slaughterhouse inspection

• • Document findings accurately

• • Check compliance with the Animal Welfare Act

• • Report violations to authorities

Reorder the process of ensuring client trust

• • Obtain informed consent for procedures

• • Maintain confidentiality

• • Explain preventative care options

Veterinary professionals must balance the needs of animals, owners, and ​ (a)  

• society
• profits
• vacations
• technology