title: The legal aspects of pre-purchase examinations.
abstract: This article should be of interest to every veterinarian who performs pre-purchase examinations. Important definitions are included that describe the legal relationship between the buyer, seller, and veterinarian. The author recommends that all examination agreements should be made in writing, signed by the buyer and seller, and include factual representations with respect to the animal to be examined. Copies of sample agreements are included in the Appendix.
authors.affiliation: Brown, Todd & Heyburn, Louisville, Kentucky.
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Bonnie
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007603:Jurisprudence; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011996:Records / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000662:veterinary; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000592:standards