Veterinary Nurse Role and Informed Consent

In the context of veterinary practice, informed consent is:

• A process by which a veterinarian explains the risks and benefits of a procedure to the pet owner.

• A legal document that pet owners must sign before any treatment.

• A verbal agreement between the veterinarian and the pet owner.

• A mandatory government form required for all veterinary procedures.

What is verbal consent?

• A) A signed document confirming the client’s agreement

• B) Given orally by the client after receiving information

• C) A direct statement or action indicating consent

• D) Assumed consent based on actions, e.g., presenting an animal for treatment

What is written consent?

• A signed document confirming the client’s agreement

• Given orally by the client after receiving information

• A direct statement or action indicating consent

• Assumed consent based on actions, e.g., presenting an animal for treatment

What is expressed consent?

• A signed document confirming the client’s agreement

• Given orally by the client after receiving information

• A direct statement or action indicating consent

• Assumed consent based on actions, e.g., presenting an animal for treatment

What is implied consent?

• A signed document confirming the client’s agreement

• Given orally by the client after receiving information

• A direct statement or action indicating consent

• Assumed consent based on actions, e.g., presenting an animal for treatment

A language barrier in the context of barriers to consent is:

• A physical barrier that prevents communication

• A difference in language that hinders understanding

• A legal restriction on language use

• A cultural norm that encourages silence

Clients should be informed of the nature of the procedure, including:

• the risks involved

• the benefits

• the duration

• all of the above

Clients should be informed of alternatives, including no treatment, because:

• it allows them to make an informed decision.

• it is a legal requirement.

• it ensures they follow the treatment plan.

• it reduces the cost of treatment.

In what situations is treatment without consent permitted according to the image?

• In emergency situations where the patient is unable to give consent

• When the patient has previously given a general consent for all treatments

• If the treatment is minor and does not require consent

• When the patient is a minor and the parents are not available

The RCVS Code of Professional Conduct advises vets to do what if delaying care would cause harm?

• Delay care until further notice

• Provide immediate care

• Consult with another vet

• Wait for owner's consent