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Ethics, Law and the Veterinary Nurse, 1st Edition

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By Sophie Pullen, BSc(Hons), Cert Ed VN and Carol Gray, BVMS, MRCVS, PGCertMedEd
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Having an awareness of the law is an invaluable resource, especially for those in the veterinary field. Ethics, Law, and the Veterinary Nurse addresses ...view more
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Having an awareness of the law is an invaluable resource, especially for those in the veterinary field. Ethics, Law, and the Veterinary Nurse addresses the laws and ethics specifically related to veterinary nursing with knowledge. The book's expert authors use their experience in teaching and law to create an essential resource for veterinary nurses. Case examples illustrate various issues and highlight the relevance of these to everyday practice, plus the book covers regulation, representation, research ethics, and the Veterinary Surgeon's Act for a complete handbook to law and ethics as they relate to veterinary nursing.
ISBN :
9780750688444
Publication Date :
25-07-2006
Stock Status :
Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery
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This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Having an awareness of the law is an invaluable resource, especially for those in the veterinary field. Ethics, Law, and the Veterinary Nurse addresses the laws and ethics specifically related to veterinary nursing with knowledge. The book's expert authors use their experience in teaching and law to create an essential resource for veterinary nurses. Case examples illustrate various issues and highlight the relevance of these to everyday practice, plus the book covers regulation, representation, research ethics, and the Veterinary Surgeon's Act for a complete handbook to law and ethics as they relate to veterinary nursing.

Key Features
  • Created for veterinary nurses that deals with everyday situations in veterinary practice and relates them to the law and veterinary ethics.
  • Supports the veterinary nursing curriculum at all levels as a complete reference on law and ethics.
  • Clinical scenarios represent real-life situations and discuss the legal and ethical principles involved in different courses of action.
  • Comprehensive coverage of ethics and law makes this book an essential reference for every veterinary nurse and veterinary practice.

Author Information
By Sophie Pullen, BSc(Hons), Cert Ed VN, Director 2by2 Training, Honorary Member of BVNA; Carol Gray, BVMS, MRCVS, PGCertMedEd, Lecturer in Veterinary Communication Skills, University of Liverpool and Registered Practitioner, HE Academy, UK
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ISBN Number 9780750688444
Description Author List By Sophie Pullen, BSc(Hons), Cert Ed VN, Director 2by2 Training, Honorary Member of BVNA; Carol Gray, BVMS, MRCVS, PGCertMedEd, Lecturer in Veterinary Communication Skills, University of Liverpool and Registered Practitioner, HE Academy, UK
Copyright Year 2006
Edition Number 1
Format Book
Trim 189w x 246h (7.44" x 9.68")
Imprint Butterworth-Heinemann
Page Count 178
Publication Date 25 Jul 2006
Stock Status Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery

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2. Schedule Three amendment to Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

3. The RCVS code of conduct for veterinary nurses


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