Clients have a lot to take in during a consultation. For various reasons they may not absorb all the information given by the veterinary surgeon. Handouts are therefore an effective way to reinforce veterinary advice and help ensure that a client complies with that advice.

Handouts may be printed especially for the practice or obtained from drug manufacturers. In either case they should always be accurate and INTERESTING. Photographs and diagrams will dramatically improve the chances of the client reading and digesting the material.