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“It’s hard to believe that in 2024, Rachel Sweet is sixty-two years old. Sorry, Rachel, I did not mean to open this article like that, but for most of us rock fans who are the same age as you or even older, we remember you as the young musical artist of the 1970s. We still see your pictures on the covers of the albums we collected. Those album covers will forever keep you young in the memories of music fans who followed your career back in the 1970s and into the 80s.” That’s the beauty of rock and roll. For The post Top 10 Rachel Sweet Songs appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

The post Can Online Vets Prescribe Antibiotics? Our Vet Explains the Facts & Legality by Dr. Ashley Darby BVSc (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Click to Skip Ahead The Veterinarian-Client-Pet-Relationship Federal Laws State Laws Other Factors That Influence Prescribing Medications Should I Have a Veterinary Telehealth Consult? Consulting an online veterinarian is convenient and less stressful for your pet. However, if you suspect your cat has an infection and needs antibiotics, is it the right option for you? The answer is a little bit complicated since it depends on the laws in your state, the type of telehealth service you are accessing, and your cat’s illness. The ability to prescribe medication, such as antibiotics, relies on the development of a veterinarian-client-pet-relationship as well as an accurate assessment of your cat’s health. Since this concept is very complicated when viewed through the lens of telehealth, read on to learn more about the facts and legality of this situation. The Veterinarian-Client-Pet-Relationship The veterinarian-client-pet relationship (VCPR) is a legal term for the agreement between a veterinarian and a pet owner, also known as the client, to provide treatment to the client’s pet. A VCPR means that vets have the right to prescribe medications and make diagnoses and the responsibility to maintain medical records. Within this framework, clients are responsible for following the vet’s instructions. Without a VCPR, telehealth services are known as teletriage or teleadvice and are limited in what they provide. When a VCPR is established, the vet can practice telemedicine to provide a diagnosis, prescribe medication, recommend treatment, and so on. Traditionally, a VCPR could only be established through in-person examinations. However, this area is growing and changing. We’ll review some of the complicated laws dictating a VCPR in the United States. Speak To a Vet Online From the Comfort of Your Couch! If you need to speak with a vet but can’t get to one, head over to PangoVet. It’s an online service where you can talk to a vet online and get the personalized advice you need for your pet — all at an affordable price! Click to Speak With a Vet Federal Laws A federal VCPR can only be formed with an in-person examination, but it can be maintained electronically. A federal VCPR is needed when: Veterinarians prescribe human medication to their animal patients, including over-the-counter medications. Using FDA-approved animal medications in a different way from the approved label. Medications need to be compounded for the pet. Since these scenarios are extremely common in veterinary practice, there is a high chance that the medication your cat needs will necessitate an in-person visit. Image Credit: sirtravelalot, Shutterstock State Laws State laws around the establishment of the VCPR are found in the state’s Veterinary Practice Act. These ever-changing regulations stipulate whether a VCPR can be established or maintained electronically. Some states allow a VCPR to be established electronically, giving their vets the right to prescribe medications through telemedicine. There are also more state-specific rules around which medications can be prescribed, time frames for prescribing, and what constitutes a telemedicine consult. For example, a video chat may be a requirement. So, to answer your question fully, you will need to check the current Veterinary Practice Act for your state. Other Factors That Influence Prescribing Medications Assuming your state allows a VCPR to be established electronically, and your pet doesn’t require any medication that will necessitate a federal VCPR, there are other factors to consider. These will help determine whether your cat can get what they need from the comfort of your own home. Platform of Services Where you are accessing your online vet matters. For a VCPR to be established, your vet must be licensed to provide veterinary services in your state. So, if you are accessing a video chat with a vet through international websites, the chances are the service they are providing is teleadvice not telemedicine. On the other hand, if you access a consultation with a veterinarian licensed in your state, this may fulfill the requirements for establishing a VCPR. Animal’s Circumstances The final factor is, of course, whether prescribing medication like antibiotics is in the animal’s best interest. If a VCPR is established, a vet must still be able to diagnose your cat’s need for antibiotics accurately. The limitations of telemedicine are that without an in-person examination your vet can’t do the usual things like listen to your cat’s heart, take their temperature, or perform additional tests like urine analysis, blood tests, and imaging. Therefore, in many cases, but depending on your cat’s specific circumstances, your vet may not be able to prescribe antibiotics simply because the need for antibiotics could not be established. Despite your telemedicine consultation, you may still have to take your cat to the vet. Image Credit: Hananeko_Studio, Shutterstock Should I Have a Veterinary Telehealth Consult? If you think veterinary advice without a VCPR could be useful, you can try teletriage and teleadvice services. Situations where this might be a good idea include: Getting general pet care advice Afterhours, to determine whether or not to visit an emergency clinic Discussing an existing diagnosis or treatment plan Surgical site checks Accessing general information about specific conditions or diseases Situations where establishing a virtual VCPR may be appropriate and vets may be able to prescribe treatment include: Follow-up visits Minor skin complaints Mild gastrointestinal upset for less than 24 hours Sudden, mild limping Behavioral concerns Image Credit: imtmphoto, Shutterstock In many cases, an in-person veterinary visit is the best thing for your pet. We strongly recommend that your cat goes to a veterinary clinic for: Issues that do not resolve after the initial telemedicine consult Annual examinations and immunizations Urinary tract issues Difficulty breathing Gastrointestinal signs or not eating for more than 24 hours Weight loss Conclusion When it comes to telehealth, there are many situations where it can be extremely helpful, with the benefit of being less expensive than traditional veterinary visits. However, when it comes to getting medication like antibiotics from online vets, many laws can restrict the vet’s ability to prescribe. Even if the state laws are favorable, your vet may be unable to determine a need for antibiotics through a video chat and may recommend follow-up examinations or diagnostic tests. A good rule of thumb is to use telehealth where appropriate and schedule annual wellness visits to hopefully detect any problems early. Sources https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/everything-you-need-to-know-about-veterinary-telemedicine https://www.avma.org/news/vcpr-requirements-fuel-state-legislative-activity https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/telehealth-telemedicine-veterinary-practice/veterinary-telehealth-basics https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2022-06/Federal-VCPR.pdf   Featured Image Credit: Indypendenz, Shutterstock The post Can Online Vets Prescribe Antibiotics? Our Vet Explains the Facts & Legality by Dr. Ashley Darby BVSc (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

Critical race theory gripped the nation’s attention after the summer of 2020 and the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. According to Google Trends, the search term peaked in June 2021, then interest tapered off going into 2022. But the radical philosophy has not disappeared from public life. Rather, Americans are more familiar with this worldview that claims racism is the cause of every negative event in politics, education, economics, and culture. More Americans can recognize that ideas such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); microaggressions; and white privilege are creatures of critical race theory and trace back to the Marxist claim that the world is defined by racial power struggles. K-12 education remains a crucial part of the national conversation on how the theory is teaching young people to consider themselves victims instead of individuals responsible for their own choices and decisions. For example, policymakers in California and Minnesota have made “intersectionality”—critical race theory’s idea that we are oppressed in intersecting ways, based on our race, sex, and other immutable characteristics—a central component of their states’ ethnic studies curriculum. This feels strategic: The now-deceased critical race theory scholar Derrick Bell wrote that he hoped the theory would inspire academic “resistance” to America’s ideals of freedom and equality under the law, which would lead to wide-scale “resistance.” The now-deceased Derrick Bell, the first tenured black law professor at Harvard University, is widely regarded as being the originator of critical race theory. (Neville Elder/Corbis/Getty Images) Not all state lawmakers are allowing this radical movement to march through their educational institutions, however. In a review of the laws adopted in 14 states since 2020, we found staunch rejection of the use of critical race theory in K-12 schools. The work is not finished, even in many of those states, however. Earlier this year, a federal judge overturned a law adopted by New Hampshire officials that was meant to prevent the theory from spreading racial discrimination in the state’s elementary and secondary schools. The judge said that key provisions in the law were not well-defined, sending lawmakers back to the drawing board. State lawmakers should continue to pursue proposals that reject critical race theory, but they must be specific about what they are prohibiting. >>>Our latest report, “Rejecting Critical Race Theory in State K–12 Laws,” offers several ideas. State policymakers should prohibit the application of the theory in the form of compelled speech and mandatory racial affinity groups and other clear examples of racial discrimination. Actions such as those and more have been widely documented in schools from Pickens, South Carolina, and Wellesley, Massachusetts, to Los Angeles and Seattle. Some state legislation offers solid models to follow. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued a binding opinion that prohibited compelled speech and said, “Compelling students, trainees, or anyone else to mouth support for those same positions not only assaults individual dignity, it undermines the search for truth, our institutions, and our democratic system.” Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order that said “‘inherently divisive concepts’ means advancing any ideas in violation of Title IV and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964” and prohibited academic instruction that furthered such concepts. Lawmakers should prohibit school officials from forcing students and teachers to defend, affirm, or profess ideas that come from critical race theory as a condition of enrollment, course completion, hiring, retention, or promotion. State policymakers should also ban the sort of discriminatory conduct that critical race theorists deem appropriate—but that are, in fact, racist—to fulfill their discriminatory aims. For example, critical race theorists have advocated for racial preferences in college admissions, which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional in 2023. A law is on much stronger legal ground when it protects someone from being forced to say something than it is when it prohibits them from saying something. Instead of “banning” critical race theory from classrooms, state education officials should update K–12 academic standards to discuss the institution of slavery in 19th-century America, the failure of Reconstruction efforts after the Civil War, and the Jim Crow era. At the same time, educators should explain the significance of the end of systemic racism, both legally and culturally, through federal civil rights laws. Critical race theory’s racist ideas—DEI, intersectionality, and more—are lessons from the “school of resentment” as literary critic Harold Bloom said. Children need to be taught to aspire to something, not resent everything. Lawmakers’ rejection of critical race theory in schools is essential. The post Critical Race Theory Is Still Plaguing Some K-12 Schools. Here’s How Parents, Lawmakers Can Fight Back. appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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