Martin Whiting

Veterinary Ethics, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Herts, UK

Professional and legal issues: surgical misadventure

In the scenario (Box 1) there are several issues to consider. The primary concern is the validity of the action of euthanasia by the RVN, as authorised by the veterinarian, due to someone other than...

A case-based approach to professional and legal issues

The introduction of the non-statutory register for veterinary nurses (VNs) in 2007 was a milestone in the recognition of the VN both within practice and in the eyes of the general public. Although...

Legal and ethical considerations when undertaking veterinary nurse research

Ethical research is about ensuring the welfare of the patient but also ensuring the research itself is valid and non-harmful in a wider social context. Not only does invalid research use valuable...