On DNR Orders

Authors

  • Wahaj D Ahmad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5915/41-3-5115

Keywords:

Muslim perspective, Do Not Resuscitate, life support

Abstract

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5915/41-3-5115

Physicians have to explain to patients and their families the rationale for Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders. Muslims need to have a living will, ideally while stil healthy and competent. They need to understand that Islamically a DNR order is acceptable under certain circumstances.

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Published

2009-11-24

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 3 (2009)

Section

Guest Editorials

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