PM55 - Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the AVMA - What Every Practice Manager Should Know

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

4:35 PM – 5:25 PM US PDT

Location: Tradewinds E, Level 0

CE: 1 CE Credit(s)

Presenter(s)

Monica Dixon Perry, CVPM

Director of Practice Management
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)
RALEIGH, NC, United States

Handouts

Moderator(s)

Rochen Heers, DVM

Owner
Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Las Vegas, NV, United States

Attendees will live this session with a practical understanding of the their role in making sure their practice and DVMs are abiding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the AVMA. These principles are foundational as to how managers oversee the operations of a veterinary practice. Unfortunately, there are too many managers that have never seen or heard of these principles and after this session, attendees will have a greater understanding and appreciation for these guidelines and requirements.

Learning Objectives:

Better support veterinarians by fully understanding the code of ethical conduct they are expected to adhere to adhere to.
Implement techniques within your practice to minimize risk of liability
Better understand the critical role practice managers play in supporting veterinarians as it relates to their professional conduct on a day to day basis
Empower middle management and health care team members with an enhanced knowledge of what is needed to continually safeguard our profession