Veterinary Consent Forms Office Management Consent forms n

Veterinary Consent Forms Office Management

Consent forms n n Designed to be legal, binding document in veterinary medicine. Allows client to be informed about treatments or procedures. Over 40% of informed consent is not valid. Been demonstrated that only 19% of individuals who signed informed consent had a better understanding after signing form.

Consent form Rules n n Should give accurate and sufficient information regarding procedures, expected outcomes and methods used. A copy of consent form should be given to the client (is the receipt of what is to occur).

Types of Consent Forms n Medical Treatment Consent Form Should include owner and animal information. n Contact number for client. n Primary Complaints. n Consent for treatment (maybe itemize which treatments to perform). n Agreement of payment. n Signature and date. n

Surgical/Anesthetic consent forms n n n n Client and pet information. Phone number. Type of procedure to be performed. Resuscitation efforts owner desires. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork, microchipping, other optional services (add on dentals), etc. Payment agreement. Signature and date.

Off Label/Internet Consent Forms n n n Should clearly state if something is being given off-label. Patient information. “No guarantee” clause.

Euthanasia Consent Forms n n n Client and Pet information. Disposal agreement. “No Bite” clause.

Payment Agreement Forms n n n Client and Pet Information. Payment requirements. Payment Schedule if applicable.

Transportation Waivers n n n Allows staff to transport animal on client’s behalf. Should have client and patient information. “Not hold liable” clause

Waivers/Consents n n n Recommends a certain treatment and allows client to agree or decline services, treatment or lab tests. Should have client and pet information and description of services Signature and date.

Owner Relinquishment Form n n n VERY IMPORTANT!! Only legal way to show that client voluntarily surrendered pet. Should have a “euthanasia clause”. Should have a “termination of rights clause. ” Signature and date.

Pet Sitter Releases n n Releases a clinic from anything done by an employee outside work environment. Allows client to realize that employee is not a representative of clinic while pet sitting. Should give information regarding medical decisions. Signature and date.

Other Forms n n n Patient History Forms New Client Forms Grooming Release Forms