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One of the most difficult issues that confronts veterinarians and staff today concerns the professions obligation to the animal and the sometimes conflicting demands from clients, peers and society. The veterinarians 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 wellbeing of animals.Written by an acknowledged pioneer in veterinary ethics, An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics addresses the ethical challenges that veterinarians face daily as they seek to balance obligations to animal, client, peers, society and self. The book offers a highly readable and approachable introduction to the nature of ethical theory, reasoning and decisionmaking, and its practical application to veterinary medicine. Now with over 100 reallife veterinary case histories and analysis, this edition also includes new discussions of animal pain, distress and happiness, ethics of critical care, alternative medicine, legal status and value of animals, and Aesculapian authority.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 reallife 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
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics'? A: The book primarily focuses on the ethical challenges faced by veterinarians, addressing the profession's obligations to animals amidst conflicting demands from clients, peers, and society.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics: Theory And Cases, Second Edition' is Bernard E. Rollin, a recognized pioneer in veterinary ethics.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 350 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for veterinary students? A: Yes, this book is recommended as essential reading for all veterinary students and practitioners, as well as anyone interested in animal welfare.
- Q: What new topics are covered in the second edition? A: The second edition includes new discussions on legal status and value of animals, alternative medicine, Aesculapian authority, and ethics of critical care, along with insights into animal pain, distress, and happiness.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a new item.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of the book was published on June 23, 2006.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its field? A: The book stands out due to its practical application of ethical theory to veterinary medicine and includes over 100 real-life veterinary case histories for analysis.
- Q: Is there any specific audience this book targets? A: The book targets veterinary students, practitioners, and individuals interested in general animal welfare.