Journal article
Exploring the Beliefs Underlying Attitudes to Active Voluntary Euthanasia in a Sample of Australian Medical Practitioners and Nurses: A Qualitative Analysis
Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, Vol.58(1), pp.19-39
2009
PMID: 19112873
Abstract
A qualitative study explored beliefs about active voluntary euthanasia (AVE) in a sample (N = 18) of medical practitioners and nurses from Australia, where AVE is not currently legal. Four behaviors relating to AVE emerged during the interviews: requesting euthanasia for oneself, legalizing AVE, administering AVE to patients if it were legalized, and discussing AVE with patients if they request it. Using thematic analysis, interviews were analyzed for beliefs related to advantages and disadvantages of performing these AVE behaviors. Medical practitioners and nurses identified a number of similar benefits for performing the AVE-related behaviors, both for themselves personally and as health professionals. Benefits also included a consideration of the positive impact for patients, their families, and the health care system. Disadvantages across behaviors focused on the potential conflict between those parties involved in the decision making process, as well as conflict between one's own personal and professional values.
Details
- Title
- Exploring the Beliefs Underlying Attitudes to Active Voluntary Euthanasia in a Sample of Australian Medical Practitioners and Nurses: A Qualitative Analysis
- Authors
- Katherine M White (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologySusi E Wise (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyRoss Young (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyMelissa K Hyde (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, Vol.58(1), pp.19-39
- Publisher
- Sage Publications, Inc.
- DOI
- 10.2190/OM.58.1.b
- ISSN
- 1541-3764
- PMID
- 19112873
- Organisation Unit
- Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation); University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99550997302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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