Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide: a review from Islamic point of view

Rathor, Mohammad Yousuf and Abdul Rani, Mohammed Fauzi (2012) Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide: a review from Islamic point of view. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 11 (1). pp. 63-68. ISSN 1823-4631

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Abstract

Due to globalizing trend of homogenisation of culture, changes in the health care delivery system and market economics infringing on the practice of medicine, there has been a gradual shift in the attitude of the medical community as well as the lay public towards greater acceptance of euthanasia as an option for terminally ill and dying patients. Physicians in developing countries come across situations where such issues are raised with increasing frequency. As the subject has gained worldwide prominence, we want to review this topic from Islamic perspective due to its significance in medical ethics and clinical practice.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2309/26616
Uncontrolled Keywords:	euthanasia, ethics, legalisation, withholding/withdrawing of treatment, Islam
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Internal Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Rosyidah Taju Rahim
Date Deposited:	12 Nov 2012 13:24
Last Modified:	10 Jul 2014 12:25
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/26616

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