02 VCPR and Consent S25

Always obtain written consent from the owner.

Rely only on verbal consent from the owner.

Assume consent if the owner brings the animal in.

Only ask for consent if the procedure is expensive.

Competence

Age and Maturity

Adequate information

Financial status

Clinical issues

Prognosis

All possible treatments and their risks/benefits

All of the above

Nature of treatment

Alternatives

Benefits

Opportunity for questions

Only written conversations with owners

Only in-person conversations with owners

All conversations with owners, whether in person, on the phone, or via email

Only conversations about medical procedures

Verbal consent

Written consent

Implied consent

No consent needed

It is less reliable in court

It is just like a contract and may release liability

It is faster to obtain

It does not require a signature

Name of animal

Owner contact information

Options offered

Insurance policy number

A casual conversation between a veterinarian and a pet owner

A professional relationship established between the veterinarian and the pet owner

A legal contract between the veterinarian and the government

A friendship between the veterinarian and the pet

The Vet has assumed responsibility for making clinical judgments.

The client has agreed to follow instructions given by the Veterinarian.

The Vet has emergency services available and explained to the client.

The client can choose to ignore the Vet’s advice at any time.

The Vet has accepted the owner as a client.

The client is willing to follow the advice of the Vet.

The Vet has recently seen the animal and has a working history of the patient’s health.

The client can receive medication without a VCPR.

To ensure legal protection and clear communication

Because verbal consent is never valid

To avoid having to explain costs

Because it is required for every minor procedure