Law & Ethics
Letters to dvm360: Referral scenario draws criticism from specialists
Including input from oncologist would have provided more complete view.
3 tales to test interest in practice ownership
Lawsuits and nuisance employees should give aspiring veterinary owners perspective.
Declaw critics cut short the contest to name "America's Favorite Veterinarian"
Vitriolic cyberbullying campaign targets finalists in AVMF final vote.
Will your veterinary practice be on the hook for credit card fraud?
Here's how to comply with a global security standard coming to the United States for the first time.
Rep. Ted Yoho, DVM, introduces legislation to crack down on horse soring
The PAST Act would replace self-policing with USDA inspectors.
Referral, interrupted: GP faces resistance from veterinary oncologist
Referring veterinarians request for advice meets resistance from oncologist when client returns to general practice.
Avoiding nasty lawyer tricks in your veterinary business deal
To my fellow attorneys: Do good for your clients rather than derailing their plans while your meter is running.
Veterinary employees across the nation head to court to face theft allegations
Accusations range from embezzlement to third-degree burglary.
Blog: After nine innings, debate over veterinary college accreditation is over
Four resolutions targeting COE defeated by AVMA House of Delegates.
4 things to know about the USDA's stricter regulation of veterinary biologics
Exemption allowing practitioners to prepare vaccines and other biologics is specified to clarify the relationship between the practitioner and the facility.
Deaths of two veterinarians bring tragedy to New Hampshire emergency veterinary hospital
Staff asks for privacy while dealing with murder of Dr. Jennifer Noll and the sudden death of Dr. Robyn Dolliver just days earlier.
What to do about ShotVet?
Many in the veterinary community are asking what can be done to stop the low-cost mobile veterinary vaccine service associated with Walgreens drug stores. The answer may be nothing.
Blog: COE needs to abandon ship on proposed new rules for veterinary faculty
Shift in focus from preparing graduates to publishing in academic journals is not in the professions interest. Plus its impossible.
Online safety: What you need to know
The time to think about cyberharassment is before it starts.
Lack of evidence prevents prosecution of alleged cat bow-kill
Kristen Lindsey, DVM, will not face criminal charges associated with Facebook post that outraged public, her colleagues.
6 reasons why the proposed Fairness to Pet Owners Act fails veterinary patients, practices
The legislation is a solution to a nonexistent problem, veterinary business consultant writes in an open letter to Congress.
Video chat app for pet owners draws concern from veterinarians
Telemedicine consultations may fall into legal gray zone; proponents argue theyre a lot better than the Internet.
What gives veterinary boards the right?
Understanding the power granted to veterinary boards may help you navigate interaction with them.
Drug bust: Should a veterinarian be guilty by association?
Practitioner jeopardizes license with court probation and state board investigation.
Dr. Pol accuses fellow veterinarian of libel
Eden Myers, DVM, who filed complaint with Michigan veterinary board, receives warning letter from reality stars lawyers.
Blog: Way to go, Connecticut! Veterinary tax proposal defeated
Veterinarians oppose efforts to expand state revenues on the backs of pet owners.
Purina launches 'I Stand Behind Beneful' campaign
Pet food company takes on consumer accusations, hopes veterinarians will get #AskYourVet trending.
Blog: Pope Francis needs a pet seriously
Comments reveal lack of understanding of the human-animal bond.
CSU veterinarians rehabilitate ailing African lion
Specialists treat Guero's broken neck and damaged teeth with steroids and dental surgery.
Blog: After 2.5 years studying pet meds market, FTC calls ... drumroll ... for more study
Report presents misguided conclusions but does not demand federal legislation mandating veterinary prescriptions.
Will pets' legal status change? One veterinary industry lawyer weighs in
Many consider pets family members; but what does it mean in the eyes of the law?
FDA proposes guidelines for veterinarians, pharmacies on compounding from bulk substances
Agency outlines circumstances for compounding although the practice is currently, technically, illegal.
Radiologist: Imaging of awake patients is a matter of ethics
Emergencies, heart failure cases, airway disease patients can all benefit from CT without anesthesia, expert says.
Watch out for emotional danger signals in your veterinary colleagues
Learn these signs and take care of one another in the clinic
Idaho VMA, humane society agree on means testing for nonprofit veterinary clients
Groups cooperate to reach deal that forestalls legislative showdown.