Exploring The Gray Zone: Case Discussions Of Ethical Dilemmas For The Veterinary Technician (new Directions In The Human-animal Bond)
by Andrea DeSantis Kerr /
2016 / English / EPUB
1.3 MB Download
Veterinary technicians face difficult situations on a daily basis.
They dedicate their lives to aiding in the treatment of animals and
relieving suffering, serving as each patient’s main advocate and
caretaker. The veterinary technician holds a unique role in patient
care. Acting as the intermediary between the veterinarian
prescribing treatment and the patient, they play a large part in
the communication and education of clients. Veterinary technicians
have greatly expanded their roles and find themselves not only an
integral part of veterinary practice, but in research institutions,
animal shelters, and universities as well.
Veterinary technicians face difficult situations on a daily basis.
They dedicate their lives to aiding in the treatment of animals and
relieving suffering, serving as each patient’s main advocate and
caretaker. The veterinary technician holds a unique role in patient
care. Acting as the intermediary between the veterinarian
prescribing treatment and the patient, they play a large part in
the communication and education of clients. Veterinary technicians
have greatly expanded their roles and find themselves not only an
integral part of veterinary practice, but in research institutions,
animal shelters, and universities as well.
This text explores difficult situations veterinary technicians
face on a daily basis through the use of case examples and
dialogue. Each case scenario describes a real-life situation for
a veterinary technician, poses thought-provoking questions, and
provides commentary that focuses on the legal aspect of the
scenario, the social or personal ethics of the parties involved,
and/or the welfare of the animal (s). The case scenarios
encompass clinical situations in a practice setting as well as
situations involving business ethics and interpersonal
relationships between colleagues.The case format of the book
lends itself to discussion and can be utilized in veterinary
technology courses that focus on ethics, communications,
management, and leadership. The real-life case examples make the
book an enjoyable read for practicing veterinary technicians as
well. There currently are over two hundred veterinary technology
programs and thousands of practicing veterinary technicians
within the United States and Canada.
This text explores difficult situations veterinary technicians
face on a daily basis through the use of case examples and
dialogue. Each case scenario describes a real-life situation for
a veterinary technician, poses thought-provoking questions, and
provides commentary that focuses on the legal aspect of the
scenario, the social or personal ethics of the parties involved,
and/or the welfare of the animal (s). The case scenarios
encompass clinical situations in a practice setting as well as
situations involving business ethics and interpersonal
relationships between colleagues.The case format of the book
lends itself to discussion and can be utilized in veterinary
technology courses that focus on ethics, communications,
management, and leadership. The real-life case examples make the
book an enjoyable read for practicing veterinary technicians as
well. There currently are over two hundred veterinary technology
programs and thousands of practicing veterinary technicians
within the United States and Canada.