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A Question of Mercy

Voices in Bioethics, 2015
The right-to-die debate was cast into the spotlight on November 1, 2014, when Brittany Maynard, a beautiful young California woman, took her own life by a doctor- prescribed lethal dose.
Mahala Yates Stripling
doaj   +1 more source

Precision mRNA Delivery via Ultrasound‐Controlled Release Perfluorocarbon Emulsions: An Innovative Ultrasound Theranostic Strategy with 19F MRI Feasibility

Small, EarlyView.
A key challenge in advancing messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics in cardiovascular diseases lies in achieving controlled release at the precise site within the vasculature. This study presents the development of perfluorocarbon nanodroplets with exceptional theranostic potential, enabling real‐time tracking through ultrasound and fluorine‐19 (19F ...
Haikun Liu, Mark Louis P. Vidallon, Yuyang Song, Aidan P. G. Walsh, Henry Gordon, Shulei Ren, Pengkai Shi, Bangyan Xu, Mitchell J. Moon, Sylvain Trépout, Rico F. Tabor, Alexis I. Bishop, Ulrich Flögel, Karlheinz Peter, Xiaowei Wang   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

UK geriatricians' attitudes to active voluntary euthanasia and physician-assisted death [PDF]

Age and Ageing, 2001
To describe the views of British geriatricians on active voluntary euthanasia and physician-assisted death.Postal questionnaire to 742 consultant members of the British Geriatrics Society.81% considered active voluntary euthanasia never to be justified ethically, although 23% supported legalization in some situations and 13% would be willing to ...
D, Clark, G, Dickinson, C J, Lancaster, T W, Noble, S H, Ahmedai, I, Philp   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Factors influencing the nature of client complaint behaviour in the aftermath of adverse events

Veterinary Record, Volume 196, Issue 6, 15/22 March 2025.
Abstract Background Negative veterinary client complaint behaviour poses wellbeing and reputational risks. Adverse events are one source of complaint. Identifying factors that influence adverse event‐related complaint behaviour is key to mitigating detrimental consequences and harnessing information that can be used to improve service quality, patient ...
Julie Gibson, Kate White, Liz Mossop, Marnie L. Brennan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Emotional demands and depression: The buffering role of positive work‐related factors in clinical veterinary practice

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Emotional demands are high in the veterinary profession. In this study, we examine whether positive factors buffer (i.e., weaken) the association between emotional demands and depression among veterinary employees. Methods We surveyed psychosocial working conditions and depression in a population of 885 employees in clinical ...
Simone Vestergaard Christiansen, Thomas Clausen   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mentoring matters to early‐career veterinarians' confidence, clinical growth and career retention: A qualitative interview study

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Veterinarians in clinical practice, especially early‐career veterinarians and those identifying as women, have higher levels of negative mental health outcomes compared to the general population. Partnering with a mentor can mitigate some of the work‐related challenges that may contribute to poor mental health and career attrition ...
Catherine Standage, Philip Smith, Andria Jones, Caroline Ritter   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

First do no harm: euthanasia of patients with dementia in Belgium [PDF]

, 2015
Euthanasia in Belgium is not limited to terminally ill patients. It may be applied to patients with chronic degenerative diseases. Currently, people in Belgium wish to make it possible to euthanize incompetent patients who suffer from dementia.
Cohen-Almagor, Raphael
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Expectations of dog and cat owners when dealing with veterinary errors and the emotional impact of such errors

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study explored dog and cat owners' experiences of veterinary medical errors and their emotional impact, hypothesising that such errors impose a significant emotional burden. Methods German‐speaking dog and cat owners who may have encountered a veterinary medical error were recruited via social media platforms and questioned ...
Vivian K. Johann, Christin Kleinsorgen, Holger A. Volk, Claudia Busse   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Managing Profound Suffering at the End-of-Life: Should expanding access to continuous deep sedation be the priority?

BioéthiqueOnline, 2015
This paper argues that in addressing and managing profound suffering at the end-of-life, the priority should not be the legalization of physician-assisted suicide or voluntary active euthanasia in jurisdictions where these practices are not currently ...
Kirby, Jeffrey
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The Growing Pain of Animal Welfare Weaponization: Get the Ghost Out of the Machine

Zoo Biology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Managing for positive animal welfare is recognized as a fundamental zoo and aquarium practice. Indeed, many zoo and aquarium associations now have expectations that their members demonstrate achievement of some level of positive welfare for their charges.
David M. Powell, Jason V. Watters
wiley   +1 more source