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Publication|Podcasts|September 6, 2024

Podcast CE: veterinary professional liability - common claim drivers

Author(s)dvm360 Staff

Linda Ellis, DVM, sits down with Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to talk about common liability claims in the veterinary profession.

Learn and earn CE credits here.

Program Description:

This podcast covers the rising trends and common causes of Veterinary Professional Liability (Malpractice) and Veterinary Board Complaints. We will also discuss what veterinarians can do to help avoid claims and how to protect themselves if they are faced with a Malpractice claim or License Complaint.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about the most common causes of veterinary malpractice and Board complaints and what can be done to help avoid claims.
  • Recognize that good medical record keeping and documentation is the most important defense if you are faced with a claim.

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