animal welfare & ethics

Question 1

Outline the ethical framework of 5 Freedoms.

Answer 1

1- Freedom to express natural behaviour
2 - Freedom from fear and distress
3 - Freedom from hunger and thirst
4 - Freedom from pain, injury,or disease
5- Freedom from discomfort

(can assign one freedom for each finger on your hand)

Question 2

What should you consider when answering an animal welfare question?

Answer 2

Animal welfare can be both good and bad, so consider both sides.

Question 3

How should you answer a situational judgement question?

Answer 3

☆ 4 Ethical Pillars
☆ 5 Codes of Professional Conduct

Question 4

Outline the 4 ethical pillars

Answer 4

1 - Beneficience (doing good, e.g. choosing what will benefit patient the most)

2 - Non-maleficence (doing no harm, weighing risks of medical procedures)

3 - Autonomy (respecting owner’s decisions for patient treatment)

4 - Justice (weighing ethics, considering the law and patient rights)

Question 5

Outline the 5 Codes of Professional Veterinary Conduct

Answer 5

1 - Professional competence
2 - Honesty & integrity
3 - Independence & impartiality
4 - Client confidentiality & trust
5 - Professional accountability