New Brunswick physicians’ perspectives towards Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

dc.contributor.advisorRichard, Emily
dc.contributor.authorRobertson, Caitlin Michelle
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-23T16:22:58Z
dc.date.available2024-05-23T16:22:58Z
dc.date.issued2024-03
dc.description.abstractMedical assistance in dying (MAiD) is an important policy and practice issue, and physicians play an instrumental role in accessing this service, therefore, it is vital to understand the factors that influence their decision regarding the provision of MAiD. This project aimed to understand what is shaping the views of New Brunswick physicians surrounding MAiD. Through one-on-one interviews with 15 New Brunswick physicians and using Straussian grounded theory methodology, three main categories were identified: 1) personal worldview and ethics, 2) role as a physician, and 3) autonomy and choice. From these findings, the physician’s identity emerged as the primary factor that impacted their views on this topic. It was found that their personal, social, and professional identities were all important contributors shaping their views towards MAiD. Understanding what shapes these views helps us better understand these physicians and could potentially help mitigate any barriers to access for patients.
dc.description.copyright© Caitlin Robertson, 2024
dc.format.extentx, 134
dc.format.mediumelectronic
dc.identifier.oclc(OCoLC)1440093538en
dc.identifier.otherThesis 11397en
dc.identifier.urihttps://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/37826
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of New Brunswick
dc.relationCanadian Frailty Network (Technology Evaluation in the Elderly Network)
dc.relationGovernment of Canada - Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
dc.relationNew Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHRF)
dc.rightshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2
dc.subjectmedical
dc.subject.disciplineInterdisciplinary Studies
dc.subject.lcshPhysician's perspective.en
dc.subject.lcshAssisted suicide--New Brunswick.en
dc.subject.lcshHealth services accessibility--New Brunswick.en
dc.subject.lcshNew Brunswick.en
dc.titleNew Brunswick physicians’ perspectives towards Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
dc.typemaster thesis
oaire.license.conditionother
thesis.degree.disciplineInterdisciplinary Studies
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of New Brunswick
thesis.degree.levelmasters
thesis.degree.nameM.A.H.S.R.

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