Veterinary medicine; veterinarian-client-patient relationship further specified; scope of practice inside and outside veterinarian-client-patient relationship further defined
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This bill clarifies and strengthens the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) in Alabama. It defines key terms related to veterinary medicine, including ‘VCPR,’ ‘consulting veterinarian,’ and ‘teletriage,’ and establishes requirements for maintaining a valid VCPR, such as annual reestablishment and prohibiting drug dispensing without one. The bill also addresses telemedicine usage within the veterinary field and outlines specific rules for prescription refills and emergency care.
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