Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders: Islamic viewpoint

Authors

  • Chamsi Pasha Hassan Department of cardiology, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital
  • Albar Mohammed Ali Department of Medical Ethics, International Medical Center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v2i1.18

Keywords:

Do-not-resuscitate, futility, end-of –life, ethics, Islam

Abstract

It is imperative to seek remedy in life-threatening situations. When treatment benefit is doubted, seeking remedy becomes facultative. If the treatment is futile, there is no need to continue. Resuscitation has the ability to reverse premature death. It can also prolong terminal illness, increase discomfort, and consume resources. The do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order and advance directives are still a debated issue in critical care patients.The DNR order in the case of terminal illness is encouraged in Islam.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 02 No. 01 Jan’18. Page : 8-12

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Published

2018-02-01

How to Cite

Hassan, C. P., & Mohammed Ali, A. (2018). Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders: Islamic viewpoint. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 2(1), 8–12. https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v2i1.18

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Review Articles

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