Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982)RulesRules relating to the Practising of Veterinary Professions: AmendmentPart V : Minimum standards for veterinary facilities27. Diagnostic imaging |
| (1) | Imaging facilities suitable and adequate for the needs of the type of practice or veterinary facility or access thereto shall be provided and be readily available at all times. Operation and maintenance of diagnostic imaging facilities and equipment shall comply with manufacturer stipulations. |
| (2) | Equipment shall be capable of producing images of diagnostic quality appropriate to the range of animals seen in the practice. |
| (3) | Structural requirements for facilities where radiation equipment is installed, as well as safety precautions for the use of this equipment shall comply with the relevant legislation. |
| (4) | An imaging logbook shall be kept listing the identity of animal and owner, numerical number, exposure figures, anatomical position and diagnosis. |
| (5) | A suitable range of cassettes, screens, grids and contrast materials shall be available. |
| (6) | Suitable facilities for the processing, recording, viewing, filing and storage of diagnostic images shall be available. |
| (7) | Each radiograph shall have a permanent identification legibly exposed in the film emulsion and shall include the identity of animal and owner, practice identity, date, and indication of left or right. |
| (8) | The use of self-adhesive labels for the identification of radiographs is not permissible. |
| (9) | In the absence of a special agreement between the radiographer (veterinary professional) and client, a diagnostic image remains the property of the veterinary professional or the veterinary facility which originally requested it. |
| (10) | The diagnostic image shall be released immediately upon the request of another veterinary professional, provided he/she has been instructed by the owner to make such a request and furthermore that the expenses incurred in producing the diagnostic images are settled. |
| (11) | Such image shall be returned to the original veterinary professional as soon as possible or, alternatively, at a date agreed upon by prior arrangement. |
| (12) | The client/owner of an animal is entitled to a written report |