Indiana Code 25-38.1-1-14.5. “Veterinarian-client-patient relationship”
(1) The veterinarian has assumed the responsibility for making clinical judgments regarding the health of the animal and the need for medical treatment, and the client has agreed to follow the veterinarian’s instructions.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-38.1-1-14.5
- medical record: means written or printed information possessed by a provider (as defined in Ind. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(A) An examination of the animal.
(B) By recently seeing and being personally acquainted with the keeping and care of representative animals and associated husbandry practices by making medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises where the animal is kept.
(3) The veterinarian is readily available or has arranged for emergency coverage for follow-up evaluation if there is an adverse reaction or failure of the treatment regimen.
(4) When appropriate, the veterinarian has arranged for continuing care with another licensed veterinarian who has access to the animal’s medical record.
As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.14.