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2019 - Code of Ethics PDF
2019 - Code of Ethics PDF
CODE OF ETHICS
Adapted February 21, 2019
(a) Findings and discussions with the client shall be handled in such a
confidential manner as to avoid criticism of the attending
veterinarian and;
(b) In making emergency calls upon a patient already under treatment,
it is unethical to institute radical changes in the treatment
previously prescribed in such a way as to attract unusual attention.
Section 11. Revisit of Patient. Consultants shall not revisit the patient or
client or communicate directly with the client without the knowledge or consent of
the attending veterinarian/resident veterinarian or veterinary consultant.
Section 16. Professional Fees. The veterinarian shall charge fees reasonably,
taking into consideration the nature of the case (span of time used in the operation
and improvement of facilities for the veterinarian to work with ease, grace and
comfort thereby constituting to the highest professional level of services), efforts,
skills and materials involved and the capacity of the client to pay. The veterinarian
is obliged to reveal to client when requested, the itemized details of the professional
fees charged. No demand rebates and commissions shall be demanded nor split fees
other than the legitimate professional fees.
(c) Groups.
Each Chapter, Specialty College and Affiliate shall evolve its
own system of accreditation, establish its council, police its own
ranks and shall at all times safeguard the public against those
who do not meet the qualifications prescribed by this Code.
Section 27. Cover up for Illegal Acts. No veterinarian shall willfully engage
in such services that shall cover up or facilitate prejudicial practices by certain
commercial or industrial establishments (public or private).
(d) Professional cards must be traditional size and type and shall not
include more than the veterinarian’s name, title, address,
telephone number and office hours. If he/she confines
himself/herself to the specific field of practice, he/she may
include the following, “practice limited to” or if Board certified,
“specialist in ….(specialty).”
Section 34. Loyalty. The veterinarian should first of all be a good citizen
and a leader in movements to advance community welfare. He/She should commit
no act that will reflect unfavorably upon the worthiness of the profession.
Section 35. Duties. The Council shall interpret the Code of Ethics with
reference to issues and complaints referred to it by members thru the National
Officers and Board of Directors. It shall adjudicate complaints on fellow members
submitted to the National Officers and Board of Directors. Being an autonomous
arm, it shall decide on these complaints and present its decision to the National
Officers and Board of Directors of the PVMA for disposition.
Section 36. Enforcement. Violation of this code and the interpretation of
any provision thereof shall be determined by the Council of Ethics.
Section 40. This Code shall be published in the PVMA Journal, Newsletter,
or Souvenir Program as ratified by the members of the PVMA during the Business
Meeting of the 86th Annual Convention held in Iloilo City last February 21, 2019.
This Code shall take effect 15 days hereafter.