ICEV laws & Ethics

confidential

Information that is private and not to be shared by anyone outside of the facility without permission

clause

article or privision in a treaty; contract

state board of veterinary medicine

each state's agency of veterinary members and public members that take disciplinary action in the profession as deemed necessary and monitor the rights of the public

Negligence

failure to do what is necessary or proper

Controlled drugs

having the potential for abuse or dependence

liability

legal responsibility

Sanctioning

permission or approval

Jurisdiction

right to conduct and administer justice and law enforcement

statutory laws

rules and regulations based on written government law

animal rights

rules that govern how animals are handled and cared for, especially in research facilities

animal abuse laws

rules that govern the neglect and abuse of animals; typically regulated by a humane society or dog warden

Slander

talking negatively about someone in improper manner

ethical

the act of doing what is right

Malpractice

the act of working below standards of practice

incompetent

unable or legally unqualified

moral

what a person believes is right or wrong