veterinary surgeons board composition
-four ministerial nominations - chairperson (sr vet state govt employee), deputy chairperson (current academic vet), veterinarian, and consumer rep
-two elected members - registered vets
-supported by registry office staff - registrar, deputy registrar, 2 project officers, casual staff
benefits of VS board
-vets receive exclusivity in service delivery
-consumers get quality assurance
-students assured degree confers knowledge and sufficient skills to gain registration in countries that recognize AVBC
queensland health
-prescribing and administering meds
-writing lawful prescriptions
-storage of drugs
-record-keeping
-veterinary nurses
-reporting
radiation health
licensing possession and use
fair work ombudsman
-awards
-pay and wages
-employment conditions
workplace health and safety (WHS)
work health and safety laws
australasian veterinary boards council (AVBC)
-accreditation of vet schools
-australasian vet exam
-assessment of vet specialists
australian veterinary association (AVA)
-advocacy
-support
veterinary science
science of vet surgery or medicine including
-diagnosing diseases and injuries to animals incl testing animals
-giving advice based on diagnosis
-medical or surgical treatment
-performing surgical operations
-administering anaesthetics
-signing or issuing certificates relating to description, health, diagnosis, or treatment
-NB does NOT include animal husbandry or dentistry
restrictions of vet science
-certain activities that can only be provided as a service (done for payment or reward) by registered vets
-offence for someone not registered to practice except - if not for fee/reward (ppl bound by other legislation), or when studying for qualifying under supervision of a vet
veterinary surgeons board of queensland (VSBQ)
-registration - initial registration, annual renewal, vet premises
-practising interstate and overseas - deemed registration, letter of good standing (LOGS)
VSBQ guidelines
-continuity of care
-telemedicine
-impairment
-codes of conduct
-continuing education
-consumer complaints
-client communication
-bona fide relationship
-records
-spectrum of care
complaints
-board investigates in accordance w provisions of Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936
-progress when prima facie evidence of prof misconduct
-educational approach
-board cannot de-register a vet only qld civil and administrative tribune (QCAT) can
-alternative processes in place for matters like impairment
-outcomes - admonishment, fine, deferral of decision (allowing remedial actions)
-not all result in proceedings
remedial actions examples
-record samples
-education
-supervision period
professional misconduct
-negligence or incompetence
-addiction to alcohol/drugs
-signing an incomplete, false, or misleading certificate
-failure to comply w scheduled drug laws
-fraud or deception
-conviction of cruelty to animals
-conducting practice under business name at premises unapproved for services provided
-failure to comply w conditions of premise approval - unsanitary
-failure to keep records in prescribed form
-directing or allowing a non-vet surgeon to practice
complaints management process
1) investigation phase
2) assessment phase
3) proceedings (if required)
disciplinary action
-no penalty
-admonishment or reprimand
-fines up to 10 penalty units ($166.90/pu)
-recommendations for CPD/CVE in specific areas
-request records for specified time period eg 3 or 6 months
basis of most complaints
-poor communication and record keeping
-lack of informed consent
-quality of care
-cost
-client relations
