Search for dissertations about: "Mats G. Hansson"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words Mats G. Hansson.

2. 6. Trust in Biobank Research : Meaning and Moral Significance

   Author : Linus Johnsson; Mats G. Hansson; Gert Helgesson; Stefan Eriksson; Berge Solberg; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Biobank; biobank research; bioethics; biobank ethics; research ethics; trust; trustworthiness; moral responsibility; informed consent; ethics review; ethics guidelines; Bioetik; Bioethics;

   Abstract : What role should trust have in biobank research? Is it a scarce resource to be cultivated, or does its moral significance lie elsewhere? How does it relate to the researcher’s individual responsibility?In this thesis I draw four general conclusions. First, trust is still very much present in at least some biobanking settings, notably in Sweden, but possibly also internationally. READ MORE

4. 7. Duties to Past Persons : Moral Standing and Posthumous Interests of Old Human Remains

   Author : Malin Masterton; G. Mats Hansson; T. Anna Höglund; Søren Holm; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; posthumous interests; moral standing; missing subject; archaeology; human remains; rights; dead; interests; Practical philosophy; Praktisk filosofi; Bioetik; Bioethics;

   Abstract : Genetic research has increasing power to analyse old biological remains. Biological traces of well-known historical persons can reveal personal information. The aim of this thesis is to investigate ethical concerns for the dead, within the biological, historical and archaeological sciences. READ MORE

5. 8. Considering a Baby? Responsible Screening for the Future : Ethical and social implications for implementation and use of preconception expanded carrier screening in Sweden

   Author : Amal Matar; Anna T Höglund; Mats G. Hansson; Lars Sandman; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Preconception expanded carrier screening; reproductive autonomy; solidarity; popula-tion screening; genomics; ELSI;

   Abstract : Preconception expanded carrier screening is a novel technology that involves the offer of a screening test for many recessive diseases (via an expanded screening panel) to prospective parents, with no priori risk. Test positive couples have a number of reproductive choices; prenatal diagnosis and aborting affected fetus, IVF and preimplantation genetic diagnosis, sperm or ovum donation or simply accept the risk. READ MORE

6. 9. Getting a Say : Bringing patients’ views on benefit-risk into medical approvals

   Author : Karin Schölin Bywall; Ulrik Kihlbom; Mats G. Hansson; Jorien Veldwijk; Peter Mol; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Educational material; Medical product lifecycle; Patient preferences; Regulatory marketing authorisations; Rheumatoid arthritis;

   Abstract : The focus of this thesis is a new quantitative approach to consider patient preferences on benefits and risks in medical approvals. The overall aim of this thesis was to explore how patient preference information may be relevant to regulatory marketing authorisation decisions. READ MORE

7. 10. Biobank Research : Individual Rights and Public Benefit

   Author : Joanna Stjernschantz Forsberg; Stefan Eriksson; Mats G. Hansson; Angus Dawson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Biobank; Ethics; Consent; Returning results; Individual rights; Public good; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate the relationship between individuals and society in the context of healthcare and medical research, more specifically concerning the rights and duties of individuals in regard to biobank-based research. My starting point is that we all have a strong vested interest in improved healthcare, and therefore the possibilities to conduct important research should be optimized. READ MORE