Regulation of the Profession (2 hours)
Laws, rules, and regulations that govern the practice of veterinary medicine
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A perceived failure of veterinary medical care may lead an animal owner to pursue legal recourse, including a professional negligence or veterinary malpractice suit or a license complaint, that may result in serious repercussions for a veterinarian. This course will review the different rules and regulations that govern veterinary professional behavior; list steps in a state license disciplinary action; define the elements of a veterinary malpractice claim; explain the role of an expert witness; describe the application of the standard of care; review factors that are considered in an award of damages; and list strategies to help prevent legal issues from arising in clinical practice. This non interactive-distance, non medical program # 20-745391 has been approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association has approved this course for 2.0 (two) continuing education credits (Online Delivery) Course ID #20-50.
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Dr. Sarah Babcock (Michigan State University-College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2004) is a Michigan licensed veterinarian and attorney. She offers instruction in veterinary medical law and ethics as part of the traditional veterinary medical curriculum.
She provides both online and live continuing education to help her colleagues fulfill their lifelong obligation to the continual improvement of professional knowledge and competence, as well as satisfy state licensing requirements.
Dr. Babcock's active engagement in professional associations, academia, and small animal medicine helps to ensure that the courses offered are applicable to veterinary practice, reflect the needs of the profession, and encourage compliance with evolving veterinary medical law, ethics, and standards of care.