Health occupations: veterinarians; veterinarian-client-patient relationship; require. Amends secs. 16287 & 18811 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16287 & 333.18811). TIE BAR WITH: SB 193'25
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Overview
This bill clarifies the regulations surrounding veterinary practice in Michigan. Specifically, it updates rules related to the Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine and strengthens restrictions on who can use certain veterinary titles and terms. The bill is contingent on the passage of Senate Bill 193, which addresses similar issues.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to create rules implementing sections 16284 and 16285 of the Public Health Code.
- Ensures that rules related to veterinary practice are subject to the Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine’s oversight.
- Restricts veterinary technicians from diagnosing diseases, prescribing treatment, or performing surgery.
- Limits the use of specific veterinary titles and terms to only licensed veterinarians.
- Updates existing licensing requirements for veterinary technicians.
Who is affected
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Technicians
- The Department of Health and Human Services
- The Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine
Notable changes
- Strengthens restrictions on veterinary technicians' scope of practice.
- Adds a requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services to consult with the Board of Veterinary Medicine when creating rules.
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