Factors Contributing to the Decision to Euthanize : Diagnosis, Clinical Signs, and Triggers - 24/03/20
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This article reviews factors contributing to the decision to euthanize a patient by exploring the diagnosis, clinical signs, and triggers behind the choice. By investigating these triggers, the article helps guide practitioners to proactively manage areas of concern that lead to the decision of euthanasia. Included in this article is a benchmark comprehensive survey for pet families that standardizes documentation of family decision making surrounding end of life and euthanasia. Increased knowledge about diagnosis, clinical signs, and triggers may improve the technical and communication skills of professionals about specific conditions that are encountered at the end of life.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Euthanasia decision making, Death and dying, Medical and emotional triggers in decision making, Companion animal euthanasia, Survey euthanasia decision making
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Vol 50 - N° 3
P. 573-589 - mai 2020 Retour au numéro
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- Tamara Shearer
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- Mary Beth Spitznagel, Beth Marchitelli, Mary Gardner, Mark D. Carlson
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