(a) A veterinarian subject to the provisions of this chapter shall, as required by regulation of the board, keep a written record of all animals receiving veterinary services, and provide a copy of that record to the client or the clientâs authorized agent within five days of receiving the clientâs or the clientâs authorized agentâs verbal or written request. (b) If requested verbally or in writing by the client or the clientâs authorized agent because the animal is in critical condition or direct transfer to another veterinary premises for medical care is recommended, the veterinarian, upon release of the animal patient from the veterinarianâs care, shall either: (1) Provide a copy or summary of the written record to the client or the clientâs authorized agent. (2) If a written record is not available upon release of the animal patient, communicate information to facilitate continuity of care of the animal patient either to: (A) The receiving veterinarian or veterinary premises. (B) The client or the clientâs authorized agent if the receiving veterinary premises is unknown. (c) The minimum amount of information that shall be included in written records and summaries shall be established by the board. (d) The minimum duration of time for which a registered veterinary premises shall retain the written record or a complete copy of the written record shall be determined by the board.
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