Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ethical principles for novel therapies in veterinary practice
- Journal:
- Journal of Small Animal Practice
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Yeates, J. W.
- Affiliation:
- RSPCA Horsham West Sussex RH13 9RS
Abstract
AbstractObjectivesTo present insights to aid decision‐making about novel veterinary treatments from regulations concerning animal experimentation and human clinical medical trials.Materials and MethodsEU Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes and EU Regulation 536/2014 on clinical trials on medicinal products for human use were analysed, evaluated and “translated” into relevant principles for veterinary surgeons.ResultsA number of principles are relevant, relating to treatment expectations, thresholds and objectives; client consent; minimising harms; personnel; review committees; assessment and publication.Clinical SignificanceThese principles should assist veterinary surgeons to make good ethical decisions about novel treatments.
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