Veterinary Practice Procedures

Question 1

consent?

Answer 1

formal agreement to the medical or surgical action proposed

an explanation
acknowledgement of the estimated costs
written/verbal

Question 2

who can give consent?

Answer 2

must be confident that person is able to give consent

a person of authority

• registered owner
• 18+
• co-ownership - both parties

Question 3

Misuse of Drugs Act?

year? summary?

Answer 3

1971
prevents misuse of controlled drugs
complete ban on receiving, owning, making and/or giving

causes impairment and disturbance in the functioning of the brain - mental capacity act 2005

Question 4

Mental Capacity Act

year? summary?

Answer 4

2005
person is unable to make decisions because of impairment of, or disturbance in, the functioning of the brain, both permanent or temporary

Question 5

young persons and children?

Answer 5

under 16

• should never be asked to sign consent form
• parent/guardian signature is required

16-17
- VS judgement

under 18

• considered to lack capacity to make binding contracts
• can they fund fees?

Question 6

RCVS about consent?

Answer 6

clients informed consent to treatment must be obtained unless delay would adversly affect the animal’s welfare

Question 7

informed consent?

Answer 7

can only be given by a client who has had the opportunity to consider a range of treatment options, with associated fee estimates, and had all risks explained to them

Question 8

informed consent requirements?

Answer 8

• oral/written/implication
• contract - only valid if informed
• costs - all associated
• understanding - awareness of risks
• opportunity - ask questions
• public health - human health implications
• options - a full range given

Question 9

consent forms?

Answer 9

signed consent forms are required for ALL procedures
amendments must be made in ink and initiated and dated

provision
- who, what, when, where
initial cost
location/contact
in-patient care information

Question 10

informed consent and fee?

Answer 10

discuss

• prognosis (cause)
• charges - including post op
• records - any changed in writing on notes
• insurance - owner to confirm
• estimates - in writing, including VAT
• options - referrals? medication vs surgery?

Question 11

client relationship?

Answer 11

record all information and keep client informed
treat clients fairly and without discrimination
recognise that the client has freedom of choice