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| What are some factors that impact a being's quality of life? |
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Definition
Main thing - feelings. If it doesn't influence feelings, it doesn't influence QoL
-duration of negative feeling must be considered
-arthritis
-abuse
-being alone
-nausea
-mental stimulation
-health
-appetite
-stress
-social companionship |
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| What are some criteria you might use to assess an animal's quality of life? |
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Definition
-5 freedoms
-3 concepts (physical/mental/natural living)
-affective assignments (what causes positive vs negative feelings) |
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Term
| What are some issues with the HHHHHMM scale? |
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Definition
it weights all criteria equally
assumes owner can cope with the problem
assumes owner weighs all criteria equally |
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| What are some of the key criteria when evaluating euthanasia techniques? |
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Definition
-worker safety
-animal welfare
-practicality (easy to learn, repeatable)
-emotional effect on operator & observer |
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Term
| ideal methods of euthanasia should affect what bodily system first? |
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Definition
| brain, then cardiac & resp function |
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Term
| Modes of action for euthanasia |
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Definition
-hypoxia in brain
-chemical depression of neurons required for life function
-physical disruption of brain activity required for life function (captive bolt, destruction of brain tissue) |
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Term
| What areas of the brain are involved in consciousness? |
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Definition
cerebrum
thalamus
brainstem |
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Term
| What are the two phases of neuromuscular spasm that occur during euthanasia? |
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Definition
Clonic phase (uncoordinated kicking, paddling etc)
Tonic phase (rigid extension of limbs & tail) |
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Term
| What are some challenges veterinarians face with euthanasia? |
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Definition
-cost
-what owner is allowed to see
-disagreement with clients on when to euth
-managing client expectations & impressions
-client emotions
-staff emotions |
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Term
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Definition
| collective of experts who provide a service, giving priority to the needs of the public above their own, and who are trusted by the public to do so |
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Term
| What is the role of OVMA? |
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Definition
| -to continue advancement in the veterinary profession in Ontario, representing the interests of veterinarians & vet students, with the goal of bettering animal health |
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Term
| What is emotional intelligence? |
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Definition
| being able to reason your emotions, use them to enhance your thought, managing emotions, understanding of how emotions affect you or others |
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Term
| What are the criteria for being 'competent' in terms of emotional intelligence? |
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Definition
-self awareness
-self management
-motivation
-empathy
-social skills |
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Term
| What are 'communities of care' |
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Definition
Inner circle - small number of people who know you well and you trust deeply
Outer circle - larger group of people who have some understanding but dont know all personal details |
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Term
| What are some aspects that encompassed by animal welfare? |
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Definition
-science (collecting data that informs us about the wll being o an animal)
-ethics (moral principles that help us decide what is 'correct')
-law
What is, What ought to be, what must be |
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Term
| What is the vet's role in animal welfare? |
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Definition
-collectively develop & set policies, influence legislation, influence public opinion, meet standards of practice
-individually prevent & treat health issues, educate clients, report neglect |
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Term
True or False
The main way in which veterinarians affect animal health is through treatment |
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Definition
false
-through communication to clients & society |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| What were the key themes described in Animal Mahines? |
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Definition
-animal suffering
-unnaturalness
-industrialized agriculture
-food safety |
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Term
| What do people generally consider to be the most important for animal well-being? |
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Definition
-basic health and functioning (esp vets)
-how animals feel (esp welfare scientists)
-natural living (esp consumers) |
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Term
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Definition
hunger/thirst
discomfort
pain/injury/disease
express normal behaviour
fear/distress |
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Term
True or False
The 5 freedoms are a definition of animal welfare |
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Definition
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Term
| How do we ensure good animal welfare? |
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Definition
-stakeholder codes of practice & standards of care
-legislation |
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Term
| What is a welfare position statement? give some examples |
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Definition
guidelne put forward expressing the viewpoint of the CVMA on topics of ethical concern
-pain control
-cosmetic procedures
-declawing
-devocalization of dogs |
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Term
| Are codes of practice legislative documents? |
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Definition
| no - they are voluntary but can represent generally accepted codes of practice which can have legal significance in some provinces |
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Term
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Definition
| codes of practice for food animals |
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Term
| Who creates codes of practice for companion animals |
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Definition
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Term
| Who creates codes of practice for animals used in research? |
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Definition
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Term
| What legislation safeguards the wellbeing of animals in canada? |
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Definition
Criminal Code of Canada
Health of Animals Act
Meat Inspection Act |
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Term
| The Criminal Code of Canada is enforced by... |
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Definition
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Term
| The Health of Animals Act is enforced by... |
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Definition
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Term
| $10,000 fine, ban of animal ownnership is associated with.. |
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Definition
| violation of criminal code of canada |
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Term
| WHat does the Health of Animals Act do? |
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Definition
| protects animals from suffering during loading & transportation |
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Term
| The Meat Inspection Act is enforced by... |
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Definition
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Term
| What meat plants must follow the Meat Inspection Act |
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Definition
| federally inspected plants |
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Term
| What provincial legislation governs the well-being of animals? |
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Definition
1. OSPCA Act
2. Food Safety & Quality Act
3. Livestock Community Sales Act
4. Animals for Research Act |
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Term
| When might agricultural animals be exempt fro cruelty charges? |
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Definition
| if they are cared for according to generally accepted practices |
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Term
| How can we scientifically assess welfare? (3) |
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Definition
1. Behaviour of nimal
2. Physiological measures (e.g heart rate, BP resp rate, adrenaline)
3. Health |
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Term
| How does behaviour help us understand welfare? (5) |
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Definition
-learn what animals do/don't prefer
-learn how much animals want something
-some behaviours are associated with certain states (sickness, play, limping)
-abnormal behaviour (stereotypies)
-responses to human interaction |
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Term
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Definition
1. Personal ethics
2. Social ethics
3. Professional ethics |
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Term
| What are the steps for addressing an ethical issue |
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Definition
1. Determine if there is an ethical issue
2. Get the facts about the issue, ID stakeholders
3. ID your obligations to the stakeholders
4. Prioritize your obligations
5. Decide the best way to address the most important obligation
6. Validate your chosen action w ethical tests
7. Reflect on the outcome |
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Term
| What ethical tests might you apply to assess whether the course of action you took in light of an ethical issue, was a good one |
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Definition
Golden Rule - would I want someone to do this to me
Truth - does this action represent nothing but truth
Would I mind if everybody did this?
Do my religious beliefs apply to this action?
If my action was broadcast on social media, would I mind? |
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Term
| What are the 3 main goals of good communicaton? |
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Definition
| accuracy, efficiency and support |
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Term
| What are the main steps followed in a client appointment |
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Definition
1. Initiate the interview
2. Build a rapport
3. Gather information
4. Explain & plan
5. Summarize & close |
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Term
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Definition
| Compliance = recommendation + acceptance + follow through |
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Term
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Definition
Social
Environmental
Financial
Emotional |
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