Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide: A Review from Islamic Point of View
- Author:
Yousuf RM
;
Mohammed Fauzi AR
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
euthanasia, ethics, legalisation, withholding/withdrawing of treatment, Islam
- From:
The International Medical Journal Malaysia
2012;11(1):63-68
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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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.
