Equine prepurchase exams: Preventing complaints

The most common and costly equine malpractice claims involve buyer complaints related to prepurchase examinations (PPE). Learn how to minimize complaints related to allegations of veterinary negligence during a prepurchase exam. 

This webinar was developed in partnership with the AVMA Trust.

Learning objectives: 

• Learn about prepurchase exam basics and trends.
• Review examples of PPE malpractice claims. 
• Discover best practices for performing exams. 

Dr. Nina Mouledous joined the AVMA Trust in 2008, where she assists AVMA PLIT-insured members in issues related to malpractice allegations and practice situations. She reviews professional liability claims, assists in the defense by identifying experts and appraisers, and advises the insurance broker and underwriters about new developments in veterinary medicine. She contributes to AVMA Trust publications, and represents the Trust in visits to veterinary colleges and at veterinary conventions and speaking engagements. 

Dr. Mouledous earned her DVM from Louisiana State University in 1985. She began her career as an associate veterinarian at a small animal, exotic, and equine practice in New Orleans. Four years later she relocated to Chicago and started Equine Veterinary Services, a mobile clinic specializing in thoroughbred racehorses. She has served as a consulting veterinarian for the Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Foundation, and board member for the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protection Association.