Islamic Considerations on the Application of Patient’s Autonomy in End-of-Life Decision

• Main Authors: Malek, Mohammad Mustaqim, Rahman, Noor Naemah Abdul, Hasan, Mohd Shahnaz, Abdullah, Luqman
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer 2018
• Subjects: BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc; R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/21355/; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0575-5
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

In end-of-life situation, the need for patient’s preference comes into the picture with the intention of guiding physicians in the direction of patient care. Preference in medical directive is made by a person with full mental capacity outlining what actions should be taken for his health should he...