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An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics
Bernard E. Rollin
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Description for An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics
Paperback. One of the most difficult issues that confronts veterinarians and staff today concerns the profession's obligation to the animal and the sometimes conflicting demands from clients, peers and society. Num Pages: 332 pages, 0. BIC Classification: MBDC; MZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 736.
One of the most difficult issues that confronts veterinarians and staff today concerns the profession’s obligation to the animal and the sometimes conflicting demands from clients, peers and society. The veterinarian’s role has become more complex with new ethical challenges posed by issues such as growing public awareness regarding animal welfare, increasing economic value of companion animals, growth of veterinary specialization, experimentation with alternative and complementary medicine, and concern for pain management and mental well-being of animals.
One of the most difficult issues that confronts veterinarians and staff today concerns the profession’s obligation to the animal and the sometimes conflicting demands from clients, peers and society. The veterinarian’s role has become more complex with new ethical challenges posed by issues such as growing public awareness regarding animal welfare, increasing economic value of companion animals, growth of veterinary specialization, experimentation with alternative and complementary medicine, and concern for pain management and mental well-being of animals.
Written by an acknowledged pioneer in veterinary ethics, An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics addresses the ethical challenges that veterinarians face daily ... Read more
An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics: Theory and Cases, Second Edition is recommended as essential reading for all veterinary students and practitioners, as well as those interested in general animal welfare.
- New edition from an acknowledged pioneer in veterinary ethics
- Addresses ethical challenges that veterinary medicine, with over 100 real-life cases
- Includes new discussion of legal status and value of animals, alternative medicine, Aesculapian authority, ethics and critical care, and animal pain, distress and happiness
- Ideal for veterinary students and practitioners
Product Details
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Number of pages
332
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780813803999
SKU
V9780813803999
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Ref
99-50
About Bernard E. Rollin
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bernard E. Rollin, Ph.D. is University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences, Animal Sciences, and University Bioethicist at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, where he developed the world's first course in veterinary ethics and animal ethics. He is the recipient of the prestigious Henry Spira Award from the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal ... Read more
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