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Checklists have proven to be very beneficial in human medicine, where they have helped reduce medical errors, improved patient safety, enhanced teamwork, and ensured that steps were not missed (see 2.4 Checklists in Veterinary Practice). Without mandatory adverse event reporting, or morbidity and mortality investigations, it is difficult to tell how often medical mistakes occur in animals (see 8.14 Appropriate Handling of Medical Errors).

Checklists can also be used for more basic functions, such as history taking, presurgical and postsurgical checks, and even to ensure that certain topics are addressed in client educations (Figure 3.4.1).

Figure 3.4.1 Topics to be addressed in puppy/kitten client discussions.