ABSTRACT: In practice, it is commonly the veterinary nurse’s remit to admit animals and gain consent for procedures This article will outline what ‘informed consent’ means, some of the key skills that can and should be used to ensure that the consent gained is informed and also some of the more difficult aspects of gaining consent.
Author(s)
Jill Macdonald RVN FHEA MBVNA
Jill has worked as a head nurse in small animal practice, trained and assessed vet nurses, worked at Liverpool Vet School in education, and now runs ONCORE ePD, who provide online CPD to vet nurses. In her spare time she still ‘locums’ as a vet nurse.
Carol Gray, BVMS MA MRCVS
Carol Gray is Lecturer in Veterinary Professional Skills at the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science, having taught communication and professional skills there since 2003. She is currently studying part¬time for a PhD in research ethics, and her main interests are informed consent, professional ethics and communication skills.
Keywords: Clinical, Consent, Right
To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 29 (03) • March 2014 • pp101-103
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