Learning Outcomes
- Examine different codes of ethics from professional organizations related to veterinary medicine and RVTs
- Recognize the three different categories of ethics.
- Discuss and resolve a practice dilemma, adhering to ethical principles.
Learning Activities
- Read “Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the CVMA” and “NAVTA Veterinary Technician Code of Ethics”
- In your assigned group, discuss the ethical dilemma presented, taking into account your responsibility to your patient, the client, the public, your place of work and yourself. Ensure your posts are on-topic and critique ideas, not people.
- Write a summary of your group’s discussion and conclusion. What were the conflicts of interest or tensions that created the dilemma? Were you able to resolve the ethical dilemma? Was there more than one solution presented? Did you agree with your group mates? Which ethics categories applied?