title: Malpractice and liability.
abstract: Negligence and malpractice are two of the most dreaded words to a veterinarian. This article defines the law of negligence and malpractice. Case results are used to explain some of the problems that have arisen in practice. Ideas and methods that the practitioner can use to avoid lawsuits for malpractice and negligence are included.
authors.affiliation: Department of Agricultural Economics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Geyer
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D007886:Legislation, Veterinary; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008004:Licensure; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000662:veterinary; D014481:United States; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000592:standards