Veterinary Science · Transfer of care letter · Task 2

Cat requiring diabetic care coordination

You are a veterinary surgeon. The case notes below record your work on 5 September 2026. Write to Dr Louise Mason, Veterinary Surgeon, Brookfield Veterinary Practice, 49 River Lane, Brookfield. Transfer Poppy’s ongoing diabetic care to Dr Mason at Brookfield Veterinary Practice. Ask the receiving practice to confirm receipt of the treatment record and take responsibility for the review this week. Select the information this recipient needs and write approximately 180-200 words in the body.

Patient: Poppy, a ten-year-old domestic shorthair; owner Mr Evan Reed

Case notes

• N01Date: 5 September 2026. Animal patient/owner: Poppy, a ten-year-old domestic shorthair; owner Mr Evan Reed.
• N02Patient: Poppy, domestic shorthair, 10 years; owner Mr Evan Reed moving to Brookfield.
• N03Diabetes diagnosed 3 months ago after thirst/weight loss; symptoms improved.
• N04Home sampling inconsistent; owner not confident obtaining sample.
• N05Owner reports prescribed injections; sometimes uncertain full dose entered when cat moved; no replacement doses given.
• N06Today: alert/eating; no acute problem reported; daily control not established.
• N07Enclosed treatment sheet: current insulin product/dose, feeding instructions, recent results. Verify record before any change.
• N08Plan: Dr Louise Mason at Brookfield Veterinary Practice assumes continuing diabetic care; review this week, check technique, demonstrate administration and agree achievable monitoring/written instructions and contact if administration uncertain.
• N09Owner consents complete record transfer; owner to arrange appointment this week; receiving practice to confirm record receipt.
• N10Background: neutered when young; owned by Mr Reed since adoption as kitten.