Veterinarian & Clinic/Hospital Duty
- justice4gucci
- Nov 13, 2024
- 2 min read
Veterinarians Duty
Providing Competent Care to the Patient
As a veterinarian, you have a responsibility to provide quality, competent care to every patient you encounter. This responsibility applies to every task you perform as you care for patients, including:
Physical exam
Diagnostic testing
Selecting a treatment
Performing procedures/Administering treatments
Aftercare
Recordkeeping
California Code of Regulation, section 2032.3(b) states that the following information shall be included:
(1) Name and address of client and animal.
(2) Age, sex, breed, species and color of animal.
(3) History or pertinent information as it pertains to each animal´s medial status.
(4) Data, including that obtained by instrumentation, from physical examination.
(5) Treatment and intended treatment plan, including medications, their dosage and frequency of use.
(6) All medications and treatments prescribed and dispensed, including, strength, dosage, quantity, and frequency.
(7) Daily progress, if relevant, and disposition of case.
How long do vets keep records
In California, veterinarians are required to keep animal medical records for a minimum of three years after the animal's last visit. This information is outlined in the California Code of Regulations section 2032.3.
Key points about California veterinary record keeping:
Duration: 3 years after the last visit
Regulation: California Code of Regulations Title 16, Section 2032.3
Client access: Clients can request a summary of their animal's medical records within five days.
You must request the records from your veterinarian - a written request is recommended. Under Business and Professions Code section 4855, the veterinarian is obligated to provide you with a summary of the patient record. The expectation is that the records will be provided within a "reasonable" amount of time. There may be a cost for duplication.
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