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RCVS: New Code of Conduct

The RCVS Council has approved a new draft Code of Professional Conduct for consultation.

Veterinary professionals are now urged to ensure that the content, format and presentation of the proposed new Code meets their current and future needs as well as those of the animal-owning public.

Based on the FVE (Federation of Vets of Europe), the new code will contain a lot less detail than the current Guide and focus on key principles in a way that the RCVS hope is more simplified . It will be supported by secondary guidance and advice.

There are also some new additions to the Code and these include compulsory PDP (Professional Development Phase), a clearer obligation to record CPD, the self-notification of criminal convictions and ensure assessment of outcomes with clinical governance.

The draft code is a marked change in style and format and incorporates a revised declaration, underlining the primary importance of animal health and welfare.

The new code will outline five overarching duties of veterinary surgeons that need to be maintained:

1)Professional competence
2)Honesty and integrity
3)Independence and impartiality
4)Client confidentiality and trust
5)Professional accountability

The views of veterinary professionals are critical when it comes to fundamental changes to existing protocols. We will be providing an opportunity to give feedback on the proposed new Code of Conduct with our survey, which will be available next week.

For more information on the new Code, click here.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.