Title |
Veterinarians and Humane Endings: When Is It the Right Time to Euthanize a Companion Animal?
|
---|---|
Published in |
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, April 2017
|
DOI | 10.3389/fvets.2017.00045 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Oliver Knesl, Benjamin L. Hart, Aubrey H. Fine, Leslie Cooper, Emily Patterson-Kane, Kendall Elizabeth Houlihan, Raymond Anthony |
Abstract |
Current advances in technologies and treatments provide pet owners and veterinarians with more options for prolonging the life of beloved pets, but can simultaneously lead to ethical dilemmas relating to what is best for both animal and owner. Key tools for improving end-of-life outcomes include (1) sufficient training to understand the valid ethical approaches to determining when euthanasia is appropriate, (2) regular training in client communication skills, and (3) a standard end-of-life protocol that includes the use of quality of life assessment tools, euthanasia consent forms, and pet owner resources for coping with the loss of a pet. Using these tools will improve outcomes for animals and their owners and reduce the heavy burden of stress and burnout currently being experienced by the veterinary profession. |
X Demographics
As of 1 July 2024, you may notice a temporary increase in the numbers of X profiles with Unknown location. Click here to learn more.
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
United States | 2 | 17% |
Italy | 1 | 8% |
India | 1 | 8% |
Ireland | 1 | 8% |
Switzerland | 1 | 8% |
Finland | 1 | 8% |
Unknown | 5 | 42% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Members of the public | 9 | 75% |
Scientists | 2 | 17% |
Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 8% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Unknown | 142 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Bachelor | 22 | 15% |
Student > Master | 21 | 15% |
Other | 10 | 7% |
Researcher | 10 | 7% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 10 | 7% |
Other | 30 | 21% |
Unknown | 39 | 27% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | 61 | 43% |
Psychology | 12 | 8% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 8 | 6% |
Social Sciences | 5 | 4% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 4 | 3% |
Other | 10 | 7% |
Unknown | 42 | 30% |