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Requests for 'inappropriate' treatment based on religious beliefs
Author(s)Robert D Orr, Leigh B Genesen
Journal titleJournal of Medical Ethics, vol 23, no 3, June 1997
Pagespp 142-147
KeywordsReligion ; Therapeutics ; Judaism ; Christianity ; Islam.
AnnotationDemands for 'inappropriate' treatment based on values espoused by religions and those based on non-religious spirituality are becoming increasingly prevalent in our multicultural society. This article discusses some basic religious tenets of Judaism, Christianity and Islam relating to such requests - which the authors suggest requires serious consideration. The authors advocate open discussion with patients and families on both the clinical situation and the theological basis for such requests. They also advise that clinicians use additional religious doctrines or principles from patients' own traditions to balance the reasons behind requests.
Accession NumberCPA-970709005 A
ClassmarkTR: LL: TUW: TS: TUR

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