Teaching Islamic Medical Ethics

Chamsi‐Pasha, Hassan; Chamsi-Pasha, Majed; Albar, Mohammed Ali

doi:10.15694/mep.2016.000145

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“…18 In addition, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned "Doing harm and reciprocating harm is not allowed". 17 Moreover, the Islamic teaching through its Maqasid (Objective) of its Shariah also includes the preservation of al-nafs (life). 16 Although, the radiation-induced cataract does not result in life-threatening situations, applying radiation can preserve the quality of life of the staff.…”

Section: Responsibility Of Staffmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The contribution of a person who preserves the life of even one person is as if he has protected the whole of humanity. 17 Similarly, an employer who provides measures to preserve the staff's well-being must have benefitted the whole community as well. Another measure that the employer can help the staff is by providing training on radiation protection to their eyes.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…16 Concept of preventing harm. 17,18 Ensure the wellbeing of the staff Preservation of life. 16 Importance of human life.…”

Section: Apply Other Risk Reduction Techniquementioning

confidence: 99%

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Islamic Perspective on Eye Protection from Occupational Radiation Exposures in Interventional Fluoroscopy Procedures: A Review Article

Radzi¹,

Sohaimi²,

Ralib³

2022

imjm

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The healthcare staff in interventional fluoroscopy room are exposed to the scattered-radiation from the patient during the procedures. Excessive occupational radiation exposures to their eyes are associated with the formation of radiation-induced cataracts. Therefore, recommendations are set-up to reduce the occupation eye exposure but are often overlooked. Thus, there is a need to incorporate additional value into the recommendations. This review is conducted to incorporate the Islamic perspectives into the recommendations on the eye protection from occupational radiation exposures. Common themes were derived from the recommendations as stated in several guidelines and articles. The relevant Islamic perspective were then identified and linked. The main themes are the responsibilities of the staff in protecting their eyes and the responsibilities of the employers to ensure that their staff are protected. There were several subthemes identified for each main theme. The relevant Islamic perspectives which are related to the identified themes, eyes and concept of radiation protection were discussed in this review. The incorporation of Islamic perspective is an effort to motivate the Muslim staff and employers to see additional values and thus follow the recommendations on the eye lens protection.

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Islamic Perspective on Eye Protection from Occupational Radiation Exposures in Interventional Fluoroscopy Procedures: A Review Article

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Ralib³

2022

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“…Although the Quran exempts sick people from the duty of fasting, many Muslims with diabetes may not perceive themselves as sick and are keen to fast. [ 5 6 ] A large epidemiological study of Muslims with diabetes in 13 Muslim countries ( n = 12,914) - the epidemiology of diabetes and Ramadan (EPIDIAR) study showed that 43% of patients with type 1 and 79% of those with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) fasted during Ramadan. [ 7 ]…”

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The diabetic patient in Ramadan

Chamsi‐Pasha

Aljabri

2014

Avicenna J Med

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During the month of Ramadan, all healthy, adult Muslims are required to fast from dawn to sunset. Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food, water, beverages, smoking, oral drugs, and sexual intercourse. Although the Quran exempts chronically ill from fasting, many Muslims with diabetes still fast during Ramadan. Patients with diabetes who fast during the month of Ramadan can have acute complications. The risk of complications in fasting individuals with diabetes increases with longer periods of fasting. All patients with diabetes who wish to fast during Ramadan should be prepared by undergoing a medical assessment and engaging in a structured education program to undertake the fast as safely as possible. Although some guidelines do exist, there is an overwhelming need for better designed clinical trials which could provide us with evidence-based information and guidance in the management of patients with diabetes fasting Ramadan.

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“… 1 Although sick people are exempted from the duty of fasting, many Muslims may not perceive themselves as sick and are keen to fast. 2 Many studies have shown a linkage between fasting and increasing incidence of infections. 3 , 4 Moreover, antibiotics are one of the commonly prescribed drugs in the outpatient setting, 5 so it is not surprising to find that antibiotics are commonly prescribed by outpatient physicians for fasting patients.…”

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Antibiotic-prescribing patterns for Iraqi patients during Ramadan

Mikhael¹,

Jasim²

2014

PPA

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BackgroundDuring Ramadan, Muslims fast throughout daylight hours. There is a direct link between fasting and increasing incidence of infections. Antibiotic usage for treatment of infections should be based on accurate diagnosis, with the correct dose and dosing regimen for the shortest period to avoid bacterial resistance. This study aimed to evaluate the practices of physicians in prescribing suitable antibiotics for fasting patients and the compliance of the patients in using such antibiotics at regular intervals.Materials and methodsAn observational study was carried out during the middle 10 days of Ramadan 2014 in two pharmacies at Baghdad. A total of 34 prescriptions (Rx) for adults who suffered from infections were examined. For each included Rx, the researchers documented the age and sex of the patient, the diagnosis of the case, and the name of the given antibiotic(s) with dose and frequency of usage. A direct interview with the patient was also done, at which each patient was asked about fasting and if he/she would like to continue fasting during the remaining period of Ramadan. The patient was also asked if the physician asked him/her about fasting before writing the Rx.ResultsMore than two-thirds of participating patients were fasting during Ramadan. Antibiotics were prescribed at a higher percentage by dentists and surgeons, for which a single antibiotic with a twice-daily regimen was the most commonly prescribed by physicians for patients during the Ramadan month.ConclusionPhysicians fail to take patient fasting status into consideration when prescribing antibiotics for their fasting patients. Antibiotics with a twice-daily regimen are not suitable and best to be avoided for fasting patients in Iraq during Ramadan – especially if it occurs during summer months – to avoid treatment failure and provoking bacterial resistance.

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Teaching Islamic Medical Ethics

Cited by 6 publications

References 10 publications

Islamic Perspective on Eye Protection from Occupational Radiation Exposures in Interventional Fluoroscopy Procedures: A Review Article

Islamic Perspective on Eye Protection from Occupational Radiation Exposures in Interventional Fluoroscopy Procedures: A Review Article

The diabetic patient in Ramadan

Antibiotic-prescribing patterns for Iraqi patients during Ramadan

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