CVO Jurisprudence Exam
1.What are the 3 conditions that establish a VCPR Ans: -has been
retained by the client
-has reach an agreement with the client as to the scope of the services to
be provided by the veterinarian
-has advised the client that services will only be provided in accordance
with the standards of practice of the profession
2.How does the VCPR differ for companion animals vs herd animals/groups
of companion animals Ans: -with herds/groups of companion animals
(shelters/breed- ers etc) the vet does not need to examine EVERY
ANIMAL on the property BUT should have:
-current ustdg of the level of husbandry practiced on the premises
-current ustdg of the client's abilities with respect to recog symp of
dz/admin drugs/tx plans
-devo spec protocols with client to ensure that drugs are used
appropriately and safely
3.What is Marketing? (as defined by Regulation 1093) Ans: The activity of
promoting one's services to members of the general public or any
segment of the public eg. public appearances, press releases, directory
listings etc.
4.What is Advertising? (as defined by Regulation 1093) Ans: A mode of
marketing that might be defined as any message communicated in any
,public medium to promote a member's professional services, goods,
practice or image.
5.What is a Client? (as defined by Regulation 1093) Ans: Someone who
uses the professional services of a member regularly and with
treasonable frequency, and who has not requested the transfer of
records for his/her animal(s) to another member or otherwise has had
the relationship terminated.
6.What are the 6 guideline under Regulation 1093 for advertising Ans: 1)
factual, verifiable, accurate and comprehensible
2) not false, misleading or deceptive
3) contains no testimonials
4) contains no comparisons to, or claims of superiority over another
member's practice or expertise
5) contains no endorsement or promotion of specific products, brands
of products, brand-name drugs, or third-party service providers
6) could not reasonably be regarded by members as likely to demean
the integrity or dignity of the profession or to bring the profession in to
disrepute
7.What is a Conflict of Interest under Regulation 1093 Ans: The private
interest of a person conflicting with that person's professional
responsibilities - may involve financial gain recieved in return for
completing an activity that conflicts with the individual's professional
activities.
, 8.What is Steering under Regulation 1093 Ans: A person is systemically
referred or directed to a particular veterinarian or veterinary practice by
another individual or organization - the recommendation is made for a
reason other than the best interests of the animal
9.What are the 4 tests for defining a Steering relationship Ans: 1) there
must be a system (ie structured agreement/ongoing activity or pattern
of behaviour)
2) the system must result in clients being directed to a particular vet/vet
practice for professional/ancillary service
3) the vet must knowingly participate in the system in some way
4) there is either a conferral fo some benefit to the referrer OR a
restriction on which vets may participate in the system (beyond
reasonable restrictions eg locations/spe- cializations or scope of
practice)
10.What is Informed Consent Ans: The process by which the client learns
about and understands the purpose, benefits and potential risks of all
recommended activities and uses this information to make decisions
concerning their animal's care.
11.What are the 8 pieces of information a vet must explain for
Informed Consent Ans: 1) the differential and/or definitive
diagnoses
2) the nature of the proposed diagnostic procedure(s), intervention(s)
or course of treatment
3) the proposed benefits, common side effects, and any serious risks
1.What are the 3 conditions that establish a VCPR Ans: -has been
retained by the client
-has reach an agreement with the client as to the scope of the services to
be provided by the veterinarian
-has advised the client that services will only be provided in accordance
with the standards of practice of the profession
2.How does the VCPR differ for companion animals vs herd animals/groups
of companion animals Ans: -with herds/groups of companion animals
(shelters/breed- ers etc) the vet does not need to examine EVERY
ANIMAL on the property BUT should have:
-current ustdg of the level of husbandry practiced on the premises
-current ustdg of the client's abilities with respect to recog symp of
dz/admin drugs/tx plans
-devo spec protocols with client to ensure that drugs are used
appropriately and safely
3.What is Marketing? (as defined by Regulation 1093) Ans: The activity of
promoting one's services to members of the general public or any
segment of the public eg. public appearances, press releases, directory
listings etc.
4.What is Advertising? (as defined by Regulation 1093) Ans: A mode of
marketing that might be defined as any message communicated in any
,public medium to promote a member's professional services, goods,
practice or image.
5.What is a Client? (as defined by Regulation 1093) Ans: Someone who
uses the professional services of a member regularly and with
treasonable frequency, and who has not requested the transfer of
records for his/her animal(s) to another member or otherwise has had
the relationship terminated.
6.What are the 6 guideline under Regulation 1093 for advertising Ans: 1)
factual, verifiable, accurate and comprehensible
2) not false, misleading or deceptive
3) contains no testimonials
4) contains no comparisons to, or claims of superiority over another
member's practice or expertise
5) contains no endorsement or promotion of specific products, brands
of products, brand-name drugs, or third-party service providers
6) could not reasonably be regarded by members as likely to demean
the integrity or dignity of the profession or to bring the profession in to
disrepute
7.What is a Conflict of Interest under Regulation 1093 Ans: The private
interest of a person conflicting with that person's professional
responsibilities - may involve financial gain recieved in return for
completing an activity that conflicts with the individual's professional
activities.
, 8.What is Steering under Regulation 1093 Ans: A person is systemically
referred or directed to a particular veterinarian or veterinary practice by
another individual or organization - the recommendation is made for a
reason other than the best interests of the animal
9.What are the 4 tests for defining a Steering relationship Ans: 1) there
must be a system (ie structured agreement/ongoing activity or pattern
of behaviour)
2) the system must result in clients being directed to a particular vet/vet
practice for professional/ancillary service
3) the vet must knowingly participate in the system in some way
4) there is either a conferral fo some benefit to the referrer OR a
restriction on which vets may participate in the system (beyond
reasonable restrictions eg locations/spe- cializations or scope of
practice)
10.What is Informed Consent Ans: The process by which the client learns
about and understands the purpose, benefits and potential risks of all
recommended activities and uses this information to make decisions
concerning their animal's care.
11.What are the 8 pieces of information a vet must explain for
Informed Consent Ans: 1) the differential and/or definitive
diagnoses
2) the nature of the proposed diagnostic procedure(s), intervention(s)
or course of treatment
3) the proposed benefits, common side effects, and any serious risks
