Consent forms and patient evaluation sheets

Re: Consent forms and patient evaluation sheets

Steph Smith BSc(hons) RVN — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:53:32 GMT

I just found guidelines on the BSAVA website:

http://www.bsava.com/Advice/BSAVAGuidetotheUseofVeterinaryMedicines/Consent/tabid/361/Default.aspx

There's also a link to a consent form template produced by the RCVS:

http://www.rcvs.org.uk/document-library/specimen-form-of-consent-for-anaesthesia-and-surgical-procedures/

Answers a few queries I had in regards to owners who can't physically sign the consent form, have learning difficulties, under 18 years etc

Re: Consent forms and patient evaluation sheets

Steph Smith BSc(hons) RVN — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:40:20 GMT

I'm bumping up this thread as I'm looking for more answers on this topic as well.

The consent forms used at my current practice really need updating, but since I am the only nurse at the practice, there's no-one to bang heads with and I'm a bit lost as to what the gold standard is.

Currently our consent forms ask for/contain:

owner name/add/phone no. (3 slots for contact no's)
patient signalment (with a space to write down current weight once admitted)
confirmation that the person admitting is the owner or authorised agent for the animal
authorisation for the use of drugs
understanding that anaesthetic techniques/surgery involves some risk
understanding that positive results cannot be guaranteed
understanding that we may need to extend/alter the agreed-to procedure due to unforseen circumstances but that every effort will be made to contact the owner prior to providing unanticipated treatment/care
authorisation for the vet to use their professional judgement regarding the above point
consent/authorisation for the procedure (where there is a blank space to give details on the procedure - there is no continuity as to how these spaces are filled by different staff)
query as to whether a pre-op blood sample is to be taken/tested
understanding that fees are due at time of collection (I add a rough estimate in here)
"I have read and understood this form and hereby voluntarily give my consent"
Then a space for the owner/agent to sign and date

Any thing else to be added?

Maybe asking to add their pet insurance company?

What about a place to record the pet's items brought to the surgery?

Although I don't want it to be much longer than it is already(!)...

Re: Consent forms and patient evaluation sheets

Mairead Deasy — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:25:48 GMT

Hi,

Thanks for that. For the consent form im just wondering what people are using generally in practice. We have a page that outlines procedure, risks etc but Im also wondering if most practices highlight areas to be clipped, discussion on that specific procedure etc.

We are looking to add more detail to our one so Im just looking for more ideas etc.

Many thanks for your help,

Mairead

Re: Consent forms and patient evaluation sheets

laurad — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:01:13 GMT

hi, not sure if this is what your after but take a look at orpet and jeffreys nursing model the patient assessment form is great