Pain Consultation and Referral Service

Procedure for Client Referral

1. Print out and fill in the Client Referral Form*. This can be done by the referring veterinarian alone or with input from the client.

2. Contact Ms Kelly Reed, the liaison for the PCRS by calling the Foster Small Animal Hospital at 508-839-5395 or 800-736-8387 and let us know the name of the client you are referring. Please let us know at that time if you will be faxing us the referral form or will be sending it in with the client.

3. Provide Cummings contact information to the client so they can schedule an appointment with the PCRS. The PCRS is scheduled to see clients Mondays and Fridays each week however we are willing to accommodate client/patient needs if the clinic schedule and staffing allows. Patients with severe and acute pain may require immediate admission to the hospital through the Tufts Emergency Service.

4. Please send copies of pertinent lab work, radiographs and medical records with the client to present to the Pain Service at their appointment.

Forms

• Client Referral Form*
• Comfort Diary - Cats*
• Comfort Diary - Dogs*

* You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these forms.