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STANDARDS AND POLICY
The College’s policy documents provide clarity for the public and the veterinary
profession of the College’s expectations of all veterinarians. Policy documents address
areas of potential risk in veterinary practice.
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by-step process which Building
Strong Policy
begins with a thorough All standards and policies undergo extensive
In revising and
2017
establishing policy, the
College engages a step-
review of the evidence,
literature and data
pertaining to the topic.
When appropriate,
draft documents
are reviewed by committees which consist of
veterinarians and members of the public, prior
to consideration by Council. After approving the
document in principle, Council then seeks feedback
and reaction from the public, the profession and
stakeholders during a consultation period. With
the benefit of that input, Council again reviews the
draft policy and then makes decisions on approval
of the final document for publication.
The College consistently revises existing policy
consultation prior to final approval. Members
of the profession, stakeholders and the public
are invited to share their thoughts on proposed
policy changes. Council reviews all opinions it
receives to make informed decisions and, to
promote transparency, publishes a summary of
the submissions received. New and refreshed
official documents and guidance were drafted in
the following areas in 2017:
• Telemedicine
• Prescribing
• Dispensing
• Advertising
• Quality Practice Program
• Veterinary Stewardship on the Role
documents and introduces new ones. Professional
of Antimicrobial Drugs in Animals
Practice Standards state the generally accepted • Veterinary Antimicrobial Drugs in Animals
behaviours expected of veterinarians for a • Managing Questions of Ownership and
particular aspect of their work.
Ownership Disputes of Companion Animals
•
Euthanasia
Visit www.cvo.org to access official documents
including regulations, by-laws, standards and policies.
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CVO Annual Report 2017
CVO Annual Report 2017
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