Table 6.

The form as a contract

Sample text	Source
“I understand that the complete fee is due for payment when I take my pet home”.	CF1
“I understand that all fees must be settled at the end of surgery. I will pay my account by □Cash □Cheque □Card”.	CF12
‘Complications are rare but can occur……. (…………….) …… if they do occur then consultations within the first 2 weeks are included in the price of the operation. All costs of medication needed during this time, further consultations beyond 2 weeks or any repeat surgery if indicated will be additional to the costs involved initially’.	CF60