ALERT: AVMA / PLIT- Professional liability. "Increased number of iatrogenic jaw fractures".
ALERT: The AVMA / PLIT published "Increased number of iatrogenic jaw fractures" in Vol. 34, No. 3., Summer 2015 Professional Liability. The issue highlights multiple cases of fractures caused by veterinarians performing tooth removals below the standard of care. Malpractice allegations and litigation can be prevented by performing care within your abilities and always adhering to or exceeding the standard of care. Also, unlicensed veterinarians, technicians, or other non-veterinarians should not be allowed to perform oral surgery on patients as it is not worth the risk to patients or veterinarians.
