Search for dissertations about: "euthanasia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the word euthanasia.

  2. 1. End-of-life care and euthanasia : attitudes of medical students and dying cancer patients

    Author : Marit Karlsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: In end-of-life care, supporting the factors required for a good death is a goal. Core concepts in a good death are dignity, autonomy, and the relief of suffering. Paradoxically, these concepts are used both in palliative care and to promote euthanasia, which are traditionally seen as conflicting alternatives. READ MORE

  4. 2. The epidemiology of stifle joint disease in dogs with a focus on cranial cruciate ligament disease

    Author : Karolina Engdahl; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Stifle joint disease (SJD) is common in dogs and comprises many diagnoses, of which cruciate ligament disease (CLD) is often reported as the most prevalent. Several treatment options are available for CLD, but there is no consensus on which treatment yields the best results. READ MORE

  5. 3. Attitudes, empathy and burnout among staff in geriatric and psychogeriatric care

    Author : Sture Åström; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Attitudes; burnout; dementia care; empathy; institution; staff;

    Abstract : This study concerned assessments of attitudes towards demented patients among students and nursing staff as well as attitudes towards active euthanasia, wish to transfer to other jobs, ability of empathy and experience of burnout among nursing staff. The study aimed also to relate experience of burnout to attitudes towards demented patients, ability of empathy and experience of work with demented patients. READ MORE

  6. 4. On-farm cow mortality in Swedish dairy herds

    Author : Karin Alvåsen; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : A high rate of on-farm cow mortality (i.e. unassisted death and euthanasia) is both a financial concern and an important animal welfare issue. The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate the development of mortality in Swedish dairy herds and to identify characteristics associated with on-farm mortality at cow and herd levels. READ MORE

  7. 5. End-of-life decisions : studies of attitudes and reasoning

    Author : Anna Lindblad; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to study attitudes towards and reasoning for and against end-of-life decisions among physicians and the general public in Sweden. The end-of-life decisions in focus are refraining from life-sustaining treatment, continuous deep sedation, physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia. READ MORE