AVMA Executive Board Adds Language To Association Policy Calling For “Owner Consent” In Veterinary Medicine
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007AVMA Executive Board Adds Language To Association Policy Calling For “Owner Consent” In Veterinary Medicine
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Board moved to change the language in all AVMA documents, policies and references recommending that all veterinary procedures be done only with full and clear “owner consent.” This new term, “owner consent,” replaces the term “informed consent.” The language change better conveys that pet owners must be supplied with “sufficient information in a form and manner that enables owners … [click link for full article]
BVA Good Practice Guide On Veterinary Medicines Published
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today announced the availability of a new members’ service, the BVA Good Practice Guide on Veterinary Medicines. [click link for full article]
Similarities Found In Dog And Human Breast Cancer Pre-Malignant Lesions
Pre-malignant mammary lesions in dogs and humans display many of the same characteristics, a discovery that could lead to better understanding of breast cancer progression and prevention for people and pets, said a Purdue University scientist from the School of Veterinary Medicine.A group of scientists including Sulma Mohammed have found similarities between benign lesions that are considered to carry risk for developing breast cancer in both canines and humans. [click link for full article]