Ideally, both partners should be seen together but it is not necessary to obtain the spouse's consent. Important points to discuss may be remembered by the mnemonic FILM V:
F - Failure rate. It is mandatory to explain that results cannot be guaranteed
I - the procedure should be presented as being basically Irreversible and the implications of this, stressed
L - laparoscopy and laparotomy are the methods most commonly employed
M - periods may be initially heavier following laparoscopic sterilisation
V - vasectomy is a desirable alternative, particularly as it is a simpler procedure with fewer complications
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