The determination of quality of life and medical futility in disorders of consciousness:reinterpreting the moral code of Islam

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Title

The determination of quality of life and medical futility in disorders of consciousness:reinterpreting the moral code of Islam

Author

Rady, Mohamed Y.
Verheijde, Joseph L.

Publisher

2015/01/00

Language

English

Publication Date

20150100

Primary Classification

20.4.1

Secondary Classification

20.4.1;1.2

Primary keywords

clinical ethics--[pri];futility--[pri];Islamic ethics--[pri];quality of life--[pri];terminal care--[pri];unconsciousness--[pri]

Secondary keywords

brain death;decision making;Koran;palliative care;persistent vegetative state;religion;terminally ill;theology;uncertainty;withholding treatment

Subject

mukallaf--[pri]

Journal Article

American Journal of Bioethics2015 January; 15(1):14-16

Note

Copyright © 2015 Routledge/RightsLink

Call Number

citation

Bibliography

19 refs

Comment on:

Padela, Aasim; Mohiuddin, Afshan.Ethical obligations and clinical goals in end-of-life care:deriving a quality-of-life construct based on the Islamic concept of accountability before God (Taklif).American Journal of Bioethics 2015 January; 15(1):3-13

ISSN

15265161(print);15360075 (online)

Collection

Citation

“The determination of quality of life and medical futility in disorders of consciousness:reinterpreting the moral code of Islam,” Islamic Medical & Scientific Ethics, accessed January 16, 2025, https://imse.ibp.georgetown.domains/items/show/36963.