2021
DOI: 10.1163/24685542-12340061
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Aligning Medical and Muslim Morality: An Islamic Bioethical Approach to Applying and Rationing Life Sustaining Ventilators in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred policymakers and religious leaders to revisit age-old questions about the ethics of pandemic control, the just allocation of scarce resources, and preparing for death. We add to these conversations by discussing the use of mechanical ventilation for COVID-19 patients. Specifically, we address the following: For Muslim patients/families when is it permissible to forgo mechanical ventilation? For Muslim clinicians, what circumstances justify the withholding or withdrawing of mec… Show more

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“…Islamic ethics underscore the importance of fulfilling one's obligations to care for the sick and alleviate suffering (Abu-Shamsieh, 2020;Choong, 2015;Koenig & Al Shohaib, 2014;Padela et al, 2021), reflecting the Prophet Muhammad's teachings on mercy and compassion towards the ill and vulnerable (Alwani, 2019;Cok, 2024;Ghaffar et al, 2024;Salahi, 2009). Healthcare providers are encouraged to approach their work with empathy, compassion, and a commitment to serving the needs of others, guided by the ethical principles and values embedded in Islamic teachings (Atkinson, 2015;Elzamzamy & Keshavarzi, 2019;Hasib, 2021).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Islamic ethics underscore the importance of fulfilling one's obligations to care for the sick and alleviate suffering (Abu-Shamsieh, 2020;Choong, 2015;Koenig & Al Shohaib, 2014;Padela et al, 2021), reflecting the Prophet Muhammad's teachings on mercy and compassion towards the ill and vulnerable (Alwani, 2019;Cok, 2024;Ghaffar et al, 2024;Salahi, 2009). Healthcare providers are encouraged to approach their work with empathy, compassion, and a commitment to serving the needs of others, guided by the ethical principles and values embedded in Islamic teachings (Atkinson, 2015;Elzamzamy & Keshavarzi, 2019;Hasib, 2021).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%