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Experts note rise in disciplinary expert reviews; committee debates condition‑specific VCPR and telemedicine practice
Summary
Experts reviewed more cases than the previous quarter; the MDC discussed whether California’s condition‑specific veterinary‑client‑patient relationship (VCPR) rule should be revisited given telemedicine and access‑to‑care concerns raised by practitioners and public commenters.
Consultants and experts reported to the MDC on case review volumes and trends, then opened a broader discussion on whether California’s condition‑specific veterinary‑client‑patient relationship (VCPR) requirement should be reconsidered in light of telemedicine and access‑to‑care pressures.
Case review figures: Staff said consultants reviewed 121 cases from February through April 2025: 57 closed as no violation, 12 closed with educational letters, 6 closed for insufficient evidence, and 46 referred for full expert review — representing a 20% increase in consultant reviews compared with the prior roundtable. Experts reviewed 159 cases in the same period: 46 closed as no violation, 30 closed with…
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