Section 216-RICR-40-05-14.9 - Veterinary PracticeWhen a practicing veterinarian is not available, he/she shall provide for referral for emergency veterinary services. Such referral must fulfill the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-25-13.
14.9.2Record of Animals Receiving Veterinary ServicesA. A veterinarian subject to the provisions of the Act and this Part shall keep a written record, or a computerized record able to produce a printed copy, of all animals receiving veterinary services, and provide a summary of that record to the owner of animals receiving veterinary services, when requested.B. The minimum amount of information which shall be included in written or computerized records and summaries shall include no less than the following:3. Patient's species and breed;4. Patient's age or date of birth;5. Patient's gender and reproductive status;6. Patient's color and/or markings;7. Dates(s) of treatment;10. Examination findings;12. Plan for treatment/care.C. The minimum duration of time for which a licensed veterinarian or his/her designee shall retain the written or computerized record, including radiographs, shall be no less than five (5) years from the date of the last patient visit or, for deceased patients, no less than three (3) years from the date of death.D. A radiograph is the property of the veterinary practice in which the veterinarian associated with that practice originally ordered it to be prepared, and it shall be released upon the written request of another veterinarian who has the authorization of the owner of the animal to whom it pertains and such radiograph shall be returned to the original veterinary practice within a reasonable time.E. When a patient/owner requests in writing that his/her animal(s)' records and/or radiographs be transferred to another veterinarian, the original veterinarian shall promptly honor such request. 1. The fee charged for the transfer shall not exceed the direct expense incurred to make copies of such veterinary records and/or radiograph(s).F. Any veterinarian licensed in the State of Rhode Island who writes a prescription for an animal patient shall provide a copy of that prescription to the owner of the animal patient, upon request of the owner, for the purpose of filling the prescription with a licensed pharmacy. Said prescription shall be written in accordance with the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 21-31.1 ("Veterinary Drugs").G. Veterinary drugs dispensed by a veterinarian shall comply with the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-31.1-8, except for the prescription number.14.9.3Immunity from Liability Immunity from liability is in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-25-17.
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