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Public Policy – Veterinarian-Client- Patient Relationship
In policy work , Council reviewed potential amendments to its practice standard on the veterinarian-client-patient relationship . The objectives of the changes are to modify the expectation for when a veterinarian is discontinuing services to a client and to streamline the language in relation to prescribing and dispensing , as those expectations are now detailed in other policy documents . Following discussion , Council decided to return the draft to staff for further development .
Public Policy – Caveat Emptor
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Council has been considering whether it has a role in informing the public about the risks and benefits associated with different animal care options available to the public that are outside of the College ’ s control .
This discussion evolved from Council ’ s work on forms of energy in the treatment of animals and the use of non-conventional therapies in the practice of veterinary medicine . Following discussion of materials presented , Council is proceeding with development of a position statement and will continue to look at this concept in its shared care working group . veterinarians to ce . Veterinarians ood Health for
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