One controversy going on in the verinary field of medicine today concerns the hit tv show, "The Incredible Dr. Pol." I'm sure most of you have watched this. It is about a mixed animal veterinarian practicing in rural Michigan. Those on Dr. Pol's side state that his care is compassionate and not about the money. His practices have not changed since the 1970's when he came to the US from the Netherlands with a Dutch veterinary degree. Some other veterinarians have expressed their opinion that the show should be called "The Incompetant Dr. Pol" because he doesn't properly sterilize or anesthesia. A few people have pointed out some episodes where this seems to be the case. http://www.petsadviser.com/vet/dr-pol-controversy/
Another blogger expresses his views on this controversy. He saids that most people complain because his methods are substandard, bordering on malpractice, and give the viewers the wrong idea of how animals should be treated. Veterinarians today have to take oaths and have legal constitutions to follow just like a people doctor. http://avetsguidetolife.blogspot.com/2012/01/veterinary-medicine-meets-reality-tv.html
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