New BVA Guides On Euthanasia And Treatment Choice
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The British Veterinary Association has launched two new guides for members on ‘Euthanasia’ and ‘The role of the vet in treatment choice decision-making’. The guides provide both thought-provoking questions for vets to consider when assisting clients with treatment choice and practical guidance on making the right decisions on euthanasia for individual animals.
The guides are the result of work by the BVA’s Ethics and Welfare Group. ‘The role of the vet in treatment choice decision-making’ tackles issues such as:4876 views
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26th August, 2009 00h00
- the needs of the animal and the Five Freedoms;
- assessing the quality of life of the animal;
- ethical issues concerning the vets; and
- the role of the practice in treatment choice
- information on the legal aspects of euthanasia;
- explanation of the different types of euthanasia - absolutely justified, contextually justified and non-justified; and
- an easy-to-follow Decision Tree flow diagram
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