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News: RCVS launches research into 24-hour cover provision
Posted by: JimEdwards on Jul 22, 2008 - 01:50 PM
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 The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched a research project into the extent to which veterinary surgeons are able to meet its requirement that steps are taken to provide 24-hour emergency cover.
The College’s 24-hour Emergency Cover Working Party (24-7 WP) has been considering the ongoing practicality of the current requirement in the Guide to Professional Conduct, and whether it should remain, be removed, or be amended in some way. The research aims to build a sound evidence base on which a decision can be made.
“Changes in practice profiles and owner demands, health and safety issues, the desire for an improved work-life balance, veterinary and animal density… all these factors affect the ability of veterinary practitioners to meet our 24-7 requirement.
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