AVMA core competence 8: Client communications and ethical conduct
Intended overall program outcomes of the MSc-program
Explain the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of common medical and surgical diseases in domestic
animals, as well as malignant contagious diseases and zoonoses, including the relationship between etiology and
pathological changes.
Advise owners and producers of domestic animals regarding animal welfare, health and economic importance of
veterinary recommendations.
Perform professional functions as a licensed veterinarian in accordance to current legislation.
Formative
assessment
(participation
and/or portfolios,
MSc-courses
observation of
Summa
supporting
practical skills,
Intended course outcomes
- tive
competence 1
presentations etc.)
exam
Active
course
Approv
particial
pation
SVEK 13005 Medicine, Record a relevant history from a client.
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surgery &
reproduction,
Formulate client information in writing.
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Companion Animals
SVEK 13004 Medicine, Be aware of the ethical responsibilities of
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surgery &
veterinarians in relation to individual animal care and
reproduction, Large
client relations, as well as more generally in the
Animals
community in relation to their possible impact on the
environment and society as a whole.
Be willing to utilize one’s professional capabilities to
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contribute, as far as possible, to the advancement of
veterinary knowledge in order to further improve the
quality of animal care, animal welfare and veterinary
public health (evidence based medicine).
SVEK13008 General
clinical practice, Large
Animals
VEK13007 General
Clinical Practice,
Understand the need for a professional commitment
to continuing education and professional
development through the professional lifetime,
including recognition of the research-based
knowledge behind veterinary activities.
Act in a professional manner with regard to the
veterinarian's professional and legal responsibilities,
as well as understand and applying the ethical codes
of the appropriate regulatory bodies.
Recognize when euthanasia is necessary and perform
it in a humane manner using appropriate method,
whilst showing sensitivity to the feelings of owners
and others, and with due regard to the safety of those
present. Advise on disposal of the carcass.
Assess when euthanasia is indicated, and perform a
correct euthanasia, as well as taking into account the
feelings of the owner and other people present.
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Be aware of the ethical responsibilities of the
veterinary surgeon in relation to the animals and
clients, as well as more generally with regards to the
surrounding society.
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Be aware of the economic and emotional climate in
which the veterinary surgeon operates.
Explain the ethical aspects encountered when
working with small animal medicine and surgery –
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Companion Animals
SVEK13001
Veterinary Paraclinics
SVEK13009
Veterinary
jurisprudence and
animal welfare
assessment
SVEK13020
Veterinary MSc thesis
including the consequences of the Danish law on
animal welfare.
Communicate information to owners and colleagues
about prophylactic procedures associated with
specific disease processes.
Be a part of a constructive and positive collaboration
with clients and owners.
Use professional communication with implementation
of veterinary medical terminology.
Perform clear case reports.
(Forstår stadig ikke had de mener?)
Write legal documents with a professional objective
articulation when assessing timeline and causal chain
of events in cases of commerce, animal protection,
animal health, and insurance, and when giving expert
opinion to the courts.
Express themselves professionally and in layman
terms with regards to legal documents, so that judicial
and civil authorities, which are not expected to have
knowledge of veterinary terminology, can use the
documents.
Plan and collaborate with animal owners, other
veterinarians (including official veterinarians) and the
courts (including the police) regarding disease control
and animal welfare assessment, as well as in cases of
commerce, animal protection, animal welfare,
insurance and for giving expert opinion to the court.
Assess the disciplinary scientific and societal
importance of the thesis.
Discuss theories / models from an organized system
of values and with a high degree of independence.
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To reflect on and understand the management and
leadership necessary for successful practice in a
specialized small animal practice.
To explain physical examination, problem oriented
approach to diagnostic work up and initial problem
list formulation for patients. To explain the systematic
four step (confirm, localize, disease process,
diagnosis) basis for formulation of diagnostic,
therapeutic and client information plans.
To explain clinical decision-making,
pathophysiological mechanisms, treatment,
management and follow up for diseases relevant in a
specialized companion animal practice setting.
Conduct an independent medical interview and
record a history with a client.
Students learn client communication in the field
practice where first opinion cases are presented for
them.
At seminars client communication is discussed and
presented by the students.
Ethical conduct are discussed on daily basis via the
presented cases both at the hospital and in the field
practice
Skal kende til muligheder for implementering af
følgende metoder/begreber til økonomi-orienterede
analyser: Risikoanalyse (risikovurdering, management og -kommunikation), partielt budget,
diskontering, beslutningstræ, simulering og
optimering.
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MSc-elective courses
supporting
competence 1
SVEK13013 Advanced
companion animals
SVEK13020 Equine
Clinic
SVEK13113 Herd
Healh Consultancy &
Public Health
SVEK13020 Herd
Health
SVEK13112 One
Health
SVEK13010
Biomedicine
Must know the possibilities of implementation of the
following methods / concepts of economics-oriented
analysis: Risk analysis (risk assessment, management
and communication), partial budget, discounting,
decision tree, simulation and optimization.
(Her må I gerne se at alle begreberne er oversat
korrekt)
Must be able to explain the key principles of
dissemination, communication and learning in the
veterinarian’s contexts, including the importance of
abstraction levels, values and attitudes (ethics).
Must be able to use the key concepts necessary for the
dissemination of complex biological, practical and
technical veterinary subjects in primary production,
food security and the One Health approach to the
control and prevention of diseases, to
clients/customers and peers.
Must be able to use the above mentioned skills in
order to disseminate veterinary scientific knowledge
to contribute to the implementation of a One Health
approach to solving national and international
challenges for animals, people and the environment.
Must be able to act in a professionally correct manner
when functioning as herd veterinarian for significant
production species, and according to current Danish
legislation.
At formidle komplicerede biologiske, praktiske og
tekniske veterinære emner vedr.
primærproduktionen til klienter/kunder og fagfæller
ved anvendelse af dækkende og præcise termer jf.
begrebsfeltet ovenfor).
To convey complex biological, practical and technical
veterinary topics relating to primary production to
client/customers and peers using comprehensive and
precise terms terminology (in accordance with
conceptual box above) ????.Hvor?
Understand the advantages and challenges of applying
One Health approaches in industry and public
administrations.
Understand the potentials and benefits
of veterinarians taking leadership in One Health
challenges.
Be able to apply leadership competences required for
One Health solutions to be applicable and successful.
Be able to communicate orally and in writing about
One Health cases and approaches in a clear manner.
Discuss the ethical use of animals and in vitro
methods in research and product development.
Be able to confidently and competently present,
communicate and discuss scientific research results.
(skal denne ikke have et kryds I kolonnerne th??)
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