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Make sure they understand the procedure being done

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If circumstances change, owner must be told of any changes so consent is still valid. 

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If circumstances change, owner must be told of any changes so consent is still valid. 

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Chloe B

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the client should know what the operation is and how it is carried out

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distractions such as kids must be avoided and if not possible then an explanation as to why its important for the owner to give you their full attention

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If verbal consent is given, there needs to be another witness I.e put on speaker so the VN can hear as well as the VS

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Ensure owner FULLY understands all the risks and complications if things went wrong

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Have to ensure that the person giving consent is either the owner or under direct permissions of owner

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Have to ensure that the person giving consent is either the owner or under direct permissions of owner

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To avoid the risk of legal action should a problem occur

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people acting for the o must be 18 or over

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Client is consenting to the possible risks of the procedure and understanding the possibility of their pet having complications during a GA. So that they cannot argue with the VS/VN that they did not consent to what has happened. Needs to be written consent once a consent form has been read.

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ensure the person giving consent is 18 or over

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Informed consent- owner informed of added treatment that maybe needed should emergencies occur

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Informed consent- owner informed of added treatment that maybe needed should emergencies occur

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If verbal consent, explain to the client the risks so they understand

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owners need to understand the risks of procedures, ensure that if they refuse to read the form, you tell them its a standard procedure to ensure that they understand what they are signing, therefore read it verbally

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You may have to read the consent form too the owners if they aren’t able to and explain, in detail, the risks of the anaesthetic

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Must make owner aware of all possibilities, if they don't understand give them the information in a way they can understand.

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Must make owner aware of all possibilities, if they don't understand give them the information in a way they can understand.

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Chloe B

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Client should be able to ask questions to understand the risks etc.

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owners agree to treatment of their pet and risks associated to this

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owners agree to treatment of their pet and risks associated to this

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Initial written consent, if the procedure requires extra that was not consented too then verbal consent over the phone can be gained.
Consent form outlining the risks to be given to the owner before the anaesthetic and must be read to the owner ans signed, with the owner fully understanding the risks of the procedure.
Sophie.

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Normally need more than verbal consent, in emergency verbal can be taken.

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Normally need more than verbal consent, in emergency verbal can be taken.

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Chloe B

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Owner understands the full risk of anaesthetic - is able to read the sheet themselves (or have it read to them if they are unable) and understand it! 

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Owner understands the full risk of anaesthetic - is able to read the sheet themselves (or have it read to them if they are unable) and understand it! 

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risks of anaesthesia
what will surgery consist of
estimation is not guarantee
chance of problems - if stated as rare owners do not believe it will happen
owners do not always pay attention esp if animal is in room with them
must provide up to date details and contact details

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A potential problem with owners is if they do not read the consent form properly and just sign it, and have a limited understanding of potential problems with a GA (rabbits!).
Verbal consent can be given in an emergency situation, but it is also important to gain written consent
Phoebe + Sasha

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informed consent means the client should be able to read over the consent form to understand what is happening