Anaesthesiologist, Anaesthesiology, Ethical Dilemmas, Ethical Issues, Moral Dilemmas, Moral Issues
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will describe which ethical dilemmas are experienced by anesthesiologist in the Dutch Healthcare system and what the current solving strategies are for these issues. Semi- structured interviews will be conducted with anaesthesiologists employed in different hospitals in the Netherlands..
Detailed description
Ethical considerations are part of a doctors daily practice. The development of anaesthesiologists as ' perioperative' doctors is increasingly giving anaesthesiologists a treatment function. As the third largest medical specialty, they are also involved in ethical dilemmas. Examples of common themes in the literature include:' informed consent' and professionalism. Nevertheless, good research into ethical dilemmas in the field of anaesthesiology is lacking.
Interventions
OTHERno intervention
Qualitative research through semi-structured interviews
Sponsors
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study. * Employed as anaesthesiologist * Employed in an academic or non-academic hospital in the Netherlands
Exclusion criteria
* Other medical specialists * language barrier
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| interviews (qualitative interview study) | 10 years (depends on working experience of the respondent) | Categories of ethical dilemmas experienced during work as assessed by interviews |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Primary ContactE A Kwofie
Outcome results
None listed