1
Q
What are the RCVS’ Five Principles of Practice? explain them
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- Professional competence: duty to maintain competence in the domain
- Honesty and integrity: duty to tell the truth and always do the right thing
- Independence and impartiality: duty to be independent and not be swayed by other factors
- Client confidentiality and trust: duty to maintain strict confidentiality of silent and patient details at all times to maintain trust
- Professional accountability: duty to take all reasonable steps to make sure are accountable and responsible for your actions
2
Q
Who do vets have repsoncilibilties to?
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- animals
- clients
- the profession
- veterinary team
- RCVS
- public
3
Q
what is the RCVS
A
A statutory regulator, repsonsible for keeping the register of vets registered to practice in the UK, setting standards for veterinary education and regulating professional conduct.
4
Q
What is the BVA?
A
A national representative body for the veterinary profession in the UK. They provide support and guidance for vets from students to retirement, and speak up for the profession on issues.
