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Resources, events, news and insights from RCVS Knowledge, for veterinary professionals focused on patient care.

Patient care resources

Tool / guidance

28 October 2025

Veterinary early warning score

This tool can be used to identify patients at risk of deterioration.

Patient careMedicine
Tool / guidance

28 October 2025

Sepsis care bundle

Use this care bundle when treating patients with sepsis.

Patient careMedicine
Tool / guidance

24 October 2025

Your pets wellbeing during treatment

This form can help guide treatment decisions.

Contextualised carePatient care
Tool / guidance

24 October 2025

Pre-consultation conversation guide for pet owners

This guide can help pet owners prepare for a veterinary consultation.

Contextualised carePatient care
Tool / guidance

24 October 2025

Dogs Trust complex case management tool

This tool can help the caregiver team record and assess different aspects of care.

Contextualised carePatient care
Tool / guidance

23 October 2025

Equine surgical safety checklist

This surgical safety checklist has been developed by Rainbow Equine Hospital.

Quality improvementEquinePatient careSurgery and anaesthesia

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