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Simon Coghlan, Senior Lecturer in Digital Ethics; Deputy Director, Centre for AI and Digital Ethics, The University of Melbourne

Big bills, ‘fur babies’ and administering a good death: reflecting on ethics in veterinary medicine

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Vets are regularly accused of various failures: overcharging clients, neglecting patient care, and rushing pets and owners through appointments.

Criticism can also come from vets themselves. Contributors to a new edited book, Veterinary Controversies and Ethical Dilemmas: Provocative Reflections on Clinical Practice, raise several concerns about their profession.

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