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83 Cards in this Set
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How many readings does a bill have to go through?
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3
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What are the 3 bills readings have to go through?
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House of Commons, House of Lords and The Royal Ascent.
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What is an enabling act?
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To go through parliament quicker.
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If a case is heard in the UK, who may overturn it, if the outcome is not what they expected?
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EU (European Law) 1972
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What is the accused known as in a criminal case?
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Prosecution
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What would be addressed in a civil case?
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Rights of an individual
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What is the person known as, who is filing the case?
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Claimant
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What insurance should a veterinary practice carry if a client is bringing civil action?
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Public Liability
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Can a practice Due employees personally for any loss incurred as a result of negligent action?
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Yes
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What does CPD stand for?
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Continued Professional Development
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What was the purpose of introducing RVN, and when was it first introduced (in exam may say professional accountability)?
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So we could complete schedule 3 paragraph 6 in 2002 (registered). Amended in 2007 for students paragraph 7.
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What is the Bolam Test?
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Is neglect but another professional may agree
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What is Resipsa Loquiter?
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Clear neglect has taken place.
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What can be covered in compensation?
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Loss of earnings and injury expenses.
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What is the new act that has superseded over 20 pieces of animal welfare?
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Animal Welfare Act
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When was the Veterinary Surgeons Act passed?
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1966
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What part of the act covers the veterinary nurse who is qualified and training?
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Schedule 3 paragraph 6
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Do veterinary nurses have a duty of law or a duty of care?
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Duty of care, to provide animal welfare.
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How much CPD does a register Veterinary Nurse have to do in a 3 year period?
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45 hours
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How much CPD does a Veterinary Surgeon have to do in a 3 year period?
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105 hours
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What is criminal law?
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-When someone is punished for the offences by the state.
-It protects the individual and prevents harm to others. -The state only intervene when there is a real justification for interfering with it. -If someone is going to be involved in criminal law, the crown prosecution service is always brought by the state and the accused person is always known as the defendants. |
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What is civil law?
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-Concerned with addressing harm or loss of earnings, an individual brought on by another person or an organisation.
-The type that will affect most practices in a civil law case, are a breach of contract and actions in tort. -The person bringing the action is the claimant and the person or organisation alleged to have caused the harm is the defendant. |
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What is a tort?
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Is a civil rather than a criminal, wrong and provides protection for a person's security property and reputation.
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If a claimant wins a civil case what may they get?
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Awarded compensation or an injunction to prevent further harm.
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What is a statue?
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A statue is a the acts of parliament and forms common law.
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What are statues developed from?
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Bills presented to both Houses of Parliament.
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How many processed does a bill have to go through?
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3 particular processes.
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It can take years for a bill to pass, unless deemed as a major concern e,g fox hunting, TRUE or FALSE?
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TRUE
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Why is an enabling act out through very quickly?
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This is due to things changing so quickly, e.g. Health & Safety, as is present everywhere.
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What is the enabling act known as?
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Statutory instruments
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What is a statutory instruments?
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Means administers to make effective changes in the law without the time consuming need for a new statue.
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If someone in England is tried in law and is not happy, they can go to where?
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The European Law (European community Act of 1972), this can potentially get over turned in the European Court.
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What are members of the EU subject to?
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EU regulations and directives.
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Where will criminal law be heard?
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Within a magistrates court or a crown court, as a result will usually go to jail or case will be dismissed.
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Where will a civil law be heard?
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A county court or high court, usually get compensation or an injunction.
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The role of the RCVS is to maintain the register for veterinary nurses, this includes what?
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-Standards for education and training.
-Standards for continuing competence. -Powers for investigate professional complaints. -Powers to discipline. -Maintenance if the register of veterinary nurses. |
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Do we have a duty of care if a dog is run over?
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No we do not, but of course we would assist and not leave a dog to suffer.
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A vet nurse is left in the practice and removes a tooth from a dog, the vet is not on the premises who is accountable/responsible and why?
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The vet is, the vet should of been on site to remove the tooth and the nurse can not remove a tooth, as can not enter a body cavity.
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A vet nurse is left in the practice and removes a tooth from a dog, the vet is not on the premises who is accountable/responsible and why?
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The vet is, the vet should of been on site to remove the tooth and the nurse can not remove a tooth, as can not enter a body cavity.
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A veterinary surgeon is drunk on duty, what action should be taken?
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Follow practice protocol as gross misconduct, phone the employer or senior vet they will then deem what action is necessary, can fire the vet and contact RCVS.
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A veterinary surgeon is reported for criticising another surgeon, what is this known as?
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Code of professional conduct for veterinary surgeons. Whistle blowing
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In 2005 the RCVS introduced the Practice Standards Scheme, what is this?
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It is a voluntary initiative to accredit veterinary practice in the UK. This is by setting standards and carrying out regular inspections, to promote and maintain the highest standards if veterinary care. Accessed every 3 or 5 years.
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What are personal ethics?
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A category of philosophy, that determines what an individual believes beliefs are moral and right and wrong. This is usually distinguished from business ethics or legal ethics, it is your opinion.
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What is the dangerous dogs act and why was it set up?
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It bans the ownership, breeding, sale and exchange, and advertising for the sale of fighting dogs. This was so the owners if the dogs concerned could claim exemption from it's banning provisions.
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What is the dangerous dogs act and why was it set up?
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It bans the ownership, breeding, sale and exchange, and advertising for the sale of fighting dogs. This was so the owners if the dogs concerned could claim exemption from it's banning provisions.
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Which dogs are classed as dangerous dogs?
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Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Braziliero. This is a trick question it is also any dog that causes harm to people falls under this category.
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What should you have in place when you start working?
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A contract or a written statement.
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What should you have in place when you start working?
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A contract or a written statement.
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What should be in the document (contract)?
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Pensions, sickness, disability, hours of work, holiday, dress code, behaviour, specific ways of working, job title, disciplinary procedures and health and safety codes of practice.
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Pregnant women are not allowed time off for antenatal appointments, TRUE or FALSE?
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FALSE
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What should you have in place when you start working?
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A contract or a written statement.
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What should be in the document (contract)?
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Pensions, sickness, disability, hours of work, holiday, dress code, behaviour, specific ways of working, job title, disciplinary procedures and health and safety codes of practice.
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Pregnant women are not allowed time off for antenatal appointments, TRUE or FALSE?
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FALSE
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If you have time off due to an emergency, are you entitled to pay?
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YES, but it is down to the practice.
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What should you have in place when you start working?
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A contract or a written statement.
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What should be in the document (contract)?
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Pensions, sickness, disability, hours of work, holiday, dress code, behaviour, specific ways of working, job title, disciplinary procedures and health and safety codes of practice.
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Pregnant women are not allowed time off for antenatal appointments, TRUE or FALSE?
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FALSE
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If you have time off due to an emergency, are you entitled to pay?
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YES, but it is down to the practice.
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Name 4 types of discrimination at work?
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Age, Gender, Disability or Race.
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What should you have in place when you start working?
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A contract or a written statement.
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What should be in the document (contract)?
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Pensions, sickness, disability, hours of work, holiday, dress code, behaviour, specific ways of working, job title, disciplinary procedures and health and safety codes of practice.
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Pregnant women are not allowed time off for antenatal appointments, TRUE or FALSE?
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FALSE
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If you have time off due to an emergency, are you entitled to pay?
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YES, but it is down to the practice.
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Name 4 types of discrimination at work?
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Age, Gender, Disability or Race.
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What is PPE?
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Personal Protective Equipment.
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What should you have in place when you start working?
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A contract or a written statement.
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What should be in the document (contract)?
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Pensions, sickness, disability, hours of work, holiday, dress code, behaviour, specific ways of working, job title, disciplinary procedures and health and safety codes of practice.
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Pregnant women are not allowed time off for antenatal appointments, TRUE or FALSE?
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FALSE
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If you have time off due to an emergency, are you entitled to pay?
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YES, but it is down to the practice.
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Name 4 types of discrimination at work?
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Age, Gender, Disability or Race.
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What is PPE?
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Personal Protective Equipment.
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What is WTD?
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Working Time Directive.
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What should be in place if you have visitors on the premises?
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A risk assessment.
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What should be in place if you have visitors on the premises?
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A risk assessment.
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What are you allowed to work if over 18 years of age (inc. 18)?
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You work for 6 hours and are allowed a 20 minute break.
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What are you allowed to work if under 18 years of age?
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You have to work no more than 4.5 hours and have a 30 minute break.
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How many hours are you allowed to work per week?
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48 hours over a 17 week period, then a mean is calculated to ensure only 48 hours are worked.
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What does second opinion mean?
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This is booking an appointment to see another veterinary surgeon, at a different veterinary practice. This would be to get a different point of view or diagnosis for the animal.
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What does second opinion mean?
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This is booking an appointment to see another veterinary surgeon, at a different veterinary practice. This would be to get a different point of view or diagnosis for the animal.
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What does referral mean?
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This is referring a patient for further consultations, treatment, reviews or further actions, this would be a referral to a specialist, in that field.
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What does second opinion mean?
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This is booking an appointment to see another veterinary surgeon, at a different veterinary practice. This would be to get a different point of view or diagnosis for the animal.
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What does referral mean?
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This is referring a patient for further consultations, treatment, reviews or further actions, this would be a referral to a specialist, in that field.
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What does super session mean?
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Where a vet doesn't necessarily agree with another vet.
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