Week 6 Poll Questions Flashcards
1) The AVMA Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics is an example of what branch of ethics?
a. Descriptive.
b. Official.
c. Administrative.
d. Normative.
b. Official.
2) What is the process for making changes to Veterinary Practice Act laws?
a. Only a unanimous vote of the state’s veterinary medical associations board members.
b. Proposed changes must be submitted to the House and Senate and ultimate signed into law by the Governor.
c. Through a lengthy process that includes introduction of the proposed changes, membership time for rebuttal, and eventually voting opportunities for all members.
b. Proposed changes must be submitted to the House and Senate and ultimate signed into law by the Governor.
3) (Multiple Choice) In regards to Unjust Enrichment – the legal system will look for which of the following elements before considering applying the law to a situation:
a. The more emergent the animal’s needs are the more leeway exists to provide the emergency medical care.
b. The veterinarian attempted to reach the owner prior to medical care.
c. The extent of the emergency care required to stabilize the patient was reasonable.
a. The more emergent the animal’s needs are the more leeway exists to provide the emergency medical care.
b. The veterinarian attempted to reach the owner prior to medical care.
c. The extent of the emergency care required to stabilize the patient was reasonable.
(all are possible answers)
4) What is the first A – in the 4 As to Rise above Moral Distress?
a. Analyze
b. Assess
c. Ask
d. Appraise
c. Ask
1) A clear statement of agreement to the terms offered is called a what?
a. Express Acceptance
b. Implied Acceptance
a. Express Acceptance
2) In a Covenant not to Compete the scope of activity is generally restricted and includes a time limitation and geographic restraint.
a. True
b. False
a. True
3) What laws involve a person who has been authorized to act on behalf of another?
a. Law of Authority
b. Law of Agency
c. Law of Power of Attorney
b. Law of Agency
4) What is the sneaky 4th element of a contract?
a. Contract final agreement.
b. Intent to contract
c. Agreement to complete
b. Intent to contract
Ethics
A philosophy and systematic intellectual approach to behavior. The three ethical areas that affect each team and its members include
1. Social ethics: Principles accepted by society at large and codified into laws and regulations.
2. Personal Ethics: Define what is right and wrong on an individual basis
3. Professional Ethics: are developed by the professionals of a specific disciple that develop rules and codes and conduct for members of the profession to follow.
What is the purpose of a professional code of ethics?
To help members of a profession achieve high standards of behavior through moral consciousness, decision making and practice. It challenges us to determine right from wrong
Descriptive Ethics
Refers to the study of ethical views of veterinarians and veterinary professionals regarding their behavior and attitudes. Essentially what is right and wrong.
Official Ethics
Involve the creation of the official ethical standards adopted by professional organizations and imposed on its members.
Administrative Ethics
Involve actions by administrative government body the regulate veterinary practice and activities in which veterinarians engage. License revaction can result if any civil or criminal violations of these regulations occur.
Normative Ethics
Refer to the search for correct principles of good and bad, right and wrong, and justice and injustice
Where is the difference in laws and ethics?
It lies in enforcement, the government enforces laws, and professional associations that develop the ethics enforce the ethics.
