Ethically challenging situations for veterinarians, veterinary nurses and animal health technicians due to the Covid-19 pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has raised additional and perhaps unforeseen ethically challenging situations for veterinary team members. Illustration (c) Sally Pope, spediting. 

The Covid-19 pandemic has raised additional and perhaps unforeseen ethically challenging situations (ECS) for those working in veterinary clinical settings. 

As part of my PhD study, I am conducting a survey to determine the frequency, stressfulness and nature of these ethical challenges.

The survey is open to veterinarians, animal health technicians and veterinary nurses around the world who are over the age of 18. It will take 15-20 minutes to complete.

To read the participant information statement and complete the survey, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=KDFEFHCKX3

This is an anonymous survey. You are welcome to share the link with colleagues anywhere in the world.

For further information about this study, contact Anne Fawcett: anne.fawcett [AT] sydney.edu.au

The survey will remain open until July 13, 2020.

My colleague and friend Sally Pope drew the above depiction of companion animal practice during the Covid-19 era. When she isn't drawing (she is a ridiculously talented artist) she is editing academic writing.