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ch7 ethics
Chapter 7 Veterinary Ethics and Legal Issues
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | agency that governs the accommodations of people with phyiscal and mental problems to allow them to work more efficiently |
| animal abuse laws | rules that govern the neglect and abuse of animals, typically regulated by a humane society or dog warden |
| animal rights | rules that govern how animals are handled and cared for, esepcially in research facilities |
| Animal Welfare Act | rules that govern how animals are handled and cared for, takes a large interest in monitoring research facilities |
| child labor laws | laws and guidelines that regulate children working and the conditions in which they work |
| common laws | regulations and rules based on legal violations |
| confidential | information that is private and not to be shared by anyone outside of the facility without permission |
| continuing education (CE) | seminars and classes for employees that train and educate vet health care members on topcis in the profession |
| controlled substance | drugs that have a potential for addiction and abuse |
| Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) | agency that is responsible for enforcing and monitoring drugs that may be addictive and issuing DEA licenses to vets |
| ethical | the act of doing what is right |
| ethics | rules and regulations that govern proper conduct |
| Fair Labor Standards ACt | agency that governs the age of children working and the duties they can perform |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | agency that sets manufacturing standard of food addivitce and medications used in animals, especially for human consumption |
| liability | a legal responsibility |
| malpractice | the act of working below the standards are practice |
| misrepresentation | working or acting as someone that you are not qualified to be |
| moral | what a person believes is right or wrong |
| negligence | failure to do what is necessary or proper |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | agency that governs laws for safety in the workplace |
| slander | talking negatively about someone in an improper manner |
| STate Board of Veterinary Medicine | each states agency of veterinary members and public members that take disciplinary action in the profession as deemed necessary and monitor the rights of the public |
| statutory laws | rules and regulations based on writen government law |
| unethical | the act of doing something wrong or improper and knowingly doing it |
| Veterinary Practice Act | legal document that outlines rules and regulation of vet professionals |
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