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Veterinary Practice Manager

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Performing surgical procedures on species of animals for the purpose of concealing genetic defects is unethical. However, if correction of a condition is required for health reasons, what is the American Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA) position on this?
  1. The patient’s registration papers be permanently marked as such
  2. It is acceptable so long as informed consent exists
  3. The owner and veterinarian are in agreement
  4. The patient be rendered incapable of reproduction
Explanation
Answer: D- Performing surgical procedures on species of animals for the purpose of concealing genetic defects is unethical. However, if correction of a condition is required for health reasons, the American Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA) position on this is that the patient should be rendered incapable of reproduction.
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