Veterinary Law and Ethics Flashcards
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Under the Controlled Substances Act, which DEA schedule contains drugs with accepted medical use but the highest potential for abuse and severe dependence?
Answer: Schedule II
Schedule II drugs have high abuse potential with accepted medical use but may lead to severe physical or psychological dependence.
A veterinary practice discovers an employee has been diverting controlled substances. What is the FIRST required action?
Answer: Notify the DEA of the theft or significant loss
DEA regulations require reporting theft or significant loss of controlled substances to the DEA using Form 106 within one business day of discovery.
Which legal doctrine holds a veterinary employer liable for the negligent acts of an employee performed within the scope of employment?
Answer: Respondeat superior
Respondeat superior ('let the master answer') makes employers vicariously liable for employees' negligent acts committed during the course of employment.
A client refuses treatment for their pet on financial grounds, leaving against medical advice. What ethical obligation does the veterinary practice have?
Answer: Require a signed waiver before releasing the animal
Best practice requires the client to sign an against-medical-advice form documenting the risks explained, protecting the practice legally.
Under HIPAA's applicability to veterinary medicine, which statement is correct?
Answer: HIPAA does not apply to veterinary practices as they treat animals, not humans
HIPAA applies only to human health information; veterinary practices are not covered entities under HIPAA, though state privacy laws may still apply.
A practice manager is asked to backdate a medical record at a client's request. This action constitutes:
Answer: Fraud and potentially criminal falsification of records
Backdating records is fraudulent falsification, which can result in criminal charges, loss of licensure, and civil liability.
Which federal law requires veterinary practices to post a notice about employees' rights to organize and bargain collectively?
Answer: National Labor Relations Act
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects employees' rights to organize, and the NLRB requires most private employers to post a notice of these rights.