Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 15 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Subtitle 14 - BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Chapter 15.14.01 - Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for the Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the State
Section 15.14.01.10 - Record Keeping
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. For animals that a veterinarian treats, the veterinarian shall prepare a legibly written record that accurately and thoroughly reflects the treatment provided. At a minimum, the veterinarian's record shall include the following information, as applicable:
B. The veterinarian shall record the information referenced in §A of this regulation in a timely manner, that is, as soon as practicable after the veterinarian has seen the animal.
C. If the veterinarian discovers that the record is incomplete or in error, the veterinarian shall amend the record, being sure to date and initial the amendment.
D. A veterinarian shall label each radiograph and any other diagnostic image or picture with the hospital, clinic, or veterinarian's name, the patient's name, the owner's name, and the date the image or picture was taken.Diagnostics include, but are not limited to, the following:
E. Patient records shall be kept by a veterinarian for 3 years after a patient's last visit.
F. Patient Records.
G. The requirements of this regulation apply to companion pet animals only.