Search for dissertations about: "informed consent"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 61 swedish dissertations containing the words informed consent.

  2. 16. Authenticity in Bioethics : Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice

    Author : Jesper Ahlin Marceta; Barbro Fröding; John Christman; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Authenticity; autonomy; decision-making; healthcare; paternalism; informed consent; bioethics; Filosofi; Philosophy;

    Abstract : The aim of this doctoral thesis is to bridge the gap between theoretical ideals of authenticity and practical authenticity-related problems in healthcare. In this context, authenticity means being "genuine," "real," "true to oneself," or similar, and is assumed to be closely connected to the autonomy of persons. READ MORE

  4. 17. Explorations of the Relationship Between the right to Make Decisions and Moral Responsibility in Healthcare

    Author : Thomas Hartvigsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; autonomy; moral responsibility; informed consent; adolescence; family; mental disorder; ethics; criminal responsibility; bioethics; medical ethics; healthcare;

    Abstract : People intuitively think that there is a strong connection between having a right to make decisions and to be morally responsible for those decisions. This thesis explores the relationship between these notions in the context of healthcare. The exploration particularly focuses on what I call fringe decisional agents, e.g. READ MORE

  5. 18. Ethical aspects of risk management

    Author : Hélène Hermansson; Sven Ove Hansson; Johannes Persson; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Risk; risk management; consistency; ethics; rights; cost-benefit; interpersonal weighing; decision-procedure; informed consent; NIMBY; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

    Abstract : The subject of this thesis is ethical aspects of risk management. It is argued that a model for risk management needs to be developed that acknowledges several ethical aspects and most crucial among these, the individual’s right not to be unfairly exposed to risks. READ MORE

  6. 19. Healthy women or risk patients? : Non-attendance in a cervical cancer screening program

    Author : Marie Oscarsson; Eva Benzein; Barbro Wijma; Eva Johansson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; Non-attendance; screening; cervical cancer; health promotion; improverment; informed consent; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Omvårdnad;

    Abstract : Women afflicted with cervical cancer who have the highest morbidity and mortality rates have been the least likely to be screened. The overall aim of this research project was to investigate non-attendance in a cervical cancer screening (CCS) program among women with no registered cervical smear during the previous five years. READ MORE

  7. 20. Patients in Clinical Cancer Trials. Information, Understanding and Decision-Making

    Author : Pia Dellson; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Clinical Cancer Trials; Informed Consent Documents; Patient Understanding; Decision-Making;

    Abstract : The informed consent process for clinical trials (CTs) is complex. Patients must be able to understand the information given to be able to make an informed decision. READ MORE