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Everyday ethics
Author(s) -
Watts Michael
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.29.2.118
Subject(s) - dilemma , wish , ethical dilemma , medicine , engineering ethics , environmental ethics , public relations , sociology , law , epistemology , political science , philosophy , engineering , anthropology
THIS series gives readers the opportunity to consider and contribute to the discussion of some of the ethical dilemmas that can arise in veterinary practice. Each month, a case scenario is presented, followed by discussion of some of the issues involved. In addition, a possible way forward is suggested; however, there is rarely a cut‐and‐dried answer in such cases, and readers may wish to suggest an alternative approach. Readers who wish to contribute to the discussion of this month's dilemma, entitled ‘Injured greyhound’, should send their comments as soon as possible, so that they can be considered for publication in the next issue. A response to the ‘Neuter or just treat?’ dilemma, which was published in the last issue, appears on page 119. This series is being coordinated by Siobhan Mullan, of the University of Bristol. It is hoped it will provide a framework that will help practices find solutions when facing similar dilemmas. This month's dilemma is presented and discussed by Michael Watts.