Religious, ethical and legal considerations in end-of life issues: fundamental requisites for medical decision-making

• Main Authors: Jahn Kassim, Puteri Nemie, Alias, Fadhlina
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: K Law (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/40764/2/Religious%252C_Ethical_and_Legal_Considerations_in_End-of-Life.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/40764/1/ACERP_2014_Conference_Book.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/40764/; http://iafor.org/conferences/asian-conferences/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Religion and spirituality has undoubtedly played a major and intervening role in a person’s life and health matters. The growth of patient autonomy and the right of self-determination have also made patient’s religious affiliation a key component in medical decision-making. This is particularly pert...