Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
What pet owners should know about veterinarians and zoonotic diseases
By Hannah, H W·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·1987·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Legal responsibilities of veterinarians in the control of zoonotic diseases.
Plain-English summary
This article talks about the legal responsibilities veterinarians have when it comes to diseases that can be passed from animals to humans, known as zoonotic diseases. It emphasizes that while these legal issues can sound alarming, they are more about being aware of potential problems rather than expecting them to happen. The discussion highlights that legal cases often involve disagreements and lawsuits, but the goal is to encourage veterinarians to be prepared and informed. Overall, it aims to help veterinarians understand the importance of their role in managing these diseases without causing unnecessary worry.
Abstract
This discussion of legal issues that may arise from the existence of zoonotic diseases is not meant to cause alarm; rather, it is meant to alert members of the profession to possibilities, not probabilities. The very nature of any discussion of legal issues, especially a discussion of case law in which someone is always suing somebody else, exaggerates the true-life situation. Although it is everyone's hope that they will not be involved in litigation, it is wise to be aware of the problems that may arise in connection with zoonotic diseases.
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