PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

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§ 638.045 - Malpractice, negligence and incompetence
§ 638.046 - Adoption by reference of "Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics"; effect of violation
§ 638.0465 - Adoption by reference of "Veterinary Technician Code of Ethics"; effect of violation
§ 638.047 - Neglect or discontinuance of services
§ 638.0475 - Maintenance and availability of records; required contents of records; cessation of practice without providing for continuation of treatment
§ 638.048 - Prohibited acts
§ 638.0485 - Alteration of or failure to maintain records: Rebuttable presumption of violation
§ 638.049 - Grounds for disciplinary action: "Willfully committing any inhumane or cruel act on any animal" interpreted
§ 638.0495 - Consultation with another veterinarian
§ 638.0505 - Use of "veterinary specialist" title
§ 638.051 - Abandoned animals
§ 638.052 - Retaining possession of animals

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