The veterinary oath does not contain any language about doing no harm, shares Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP. It is a basic principle errantly drilled into veterinary students and practitioners, he says.
Nowhere in the veterinary oath is the mention of doing no harm, otherwise known as nonmaleficence.” – Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP
Bellows shares information about the objectives of the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry in an editorial. The foundation’s goals focus on beneficence (doing good) rather than concentrating on nonmaleficence (doing no harm).
Source: Journal of Veterinary Dentistry, October 21, 2021. Link.
The Foundation’s missions are:
- To support veterinary dental education among students, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians. . .
- To educate the public about the importance of oral health in animals. . .
- To advance the science of veterinary dentistry with research grants and scientific publications. . .
INSIGHTS: Making in-home oral health a priority for every pet has consistently been part of Animal Health Digest posts. We’re outspoken about oral care at home first and COHAT in the clinic. Link.
Also see: Search Results for: oral health. Link.
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