Moral Stress

and, Carrie Jurney; Kipperman, Barry

doi:10.1002/9781119791256.ch22

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“…Although proceeding with 'euthanasia' may satisfy the client, there may be negative long-term consequences for the veterinarian, such as moral stress (Jurney and Kipperman 2022). This arises from the recognition that you are ending the life of a patient which would otherwise have a life worth living (eg, one of positive net value, for whatever further period before his quality of life declines and euthanasia is justified).…”

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Client request for ‘euthanasia’ of a feline patient with suspected diabetes mellitus

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2024

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Mrs Jones is a new client. She presents her 12-year-old cat, Felix, for 'euthanasia'. Mrs Jones tells you that Felix drinks water frequently, eats more often and is losing weight. She relates that she can't bear to see Felix waste away and that she is convinced that Felix has diabetes mellitus, although no testing has been performed. Mrs Jones expresses that she has no interest in treating her cat for diabetes. Examination reveals that Felix is alert, thin and jumps on the chair in the examination room. There is no hospital policy regarding declining euthanasia requests. How could you proceed?

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