ETH 257: Islamic Medical Ethics offers a comprehensive 14-week journey into the moral principles and ethical considerations underpinning healthcare practices in Islam. This course delves into the complexities of medical ethics from an Islamic perspective, exploring the balance between medical advancements and religious principles. Through examining the Quran, Hadith, classical Islamic jurisprudence, and contemporary bioethical discussions, students will engage with topics such as end-of-life care, reproductive health, organ donation, and medical confidentiality. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge to navigate the ethical dilemmas in healthcare, emphasizing compassion, dignity, and respect for life as guided by Islamic teachings.
Overall Objectives:
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Outline the foundational Islamic ethical principles related to health and medicine.
- Analyze key bioethical issues through the lens of Islamic jurisprudence.
- Evaluate the ethical dimensions of contemporary medical practices and technologies.
- Discuss the Islamic perspective on the sanctity of life, patient rights, and medical responsibility.
- Explore ethical decision-making processes in clinical settings from an Islamic viewpoint.
- Understand the Islamic stance on beginning-of-life and end-of-life issues.
- Examine the role of Muslim healthcare professionals in upholding ethical standards.
- Reflect on the ethical considerations of genetic testing, organ transplantation, and fertility treatments.
- Navigate the complexities of healthcare delivery in diverse and pluralistic societies.
- Engage with case studies that illustrate the application of Islamic medical ethics in real-world scenarios.
Curriculum
- 14 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 14 Weeks
- Week 1: Introduction to Islamic Medical Ethics – Establishing the ethical framework in healthcare.0
- Week 2: The Concept of Health and Illness in Islam – Understanding health as a blessing and a trust.0
- Week 3: Ethical Issues in Reproductive Health – Islamic perspectives on contraception, IVF, and abortion.0
- Week 4: End-of-Life Care and Euthanasia – Navigating the ethical complexities surrounding death and dying.0
- Week 5: Organ Donation and Transplantation – Evaluating the permissibility and ethical considerations.0
- Week 6: Medical Confidentiality and Patient Rights – Upholding dignity and privacy in healthcare.0
- Week 7: Genetic Testing and Engineering – Ethical implications of genetic intervention and screening.0
- Week 8: Clinical Trials and Pharmaceutical Ethics – Ensuring justice and consent in medical research.0
- Week 9: Mental Health and Islamic Ethics – Addressing mental well-being with compassion and understanding.0
- Week 10: Healthcare in Marginalized Populations – Ethical obligations towards underserved communities.0
- Week 11: Islamic Bioethics and Global Health Challenges – Responding to pandemics and global health crises.0
- Week 12: Medical Professionalism and Integrity – The ethical conduct of healthcare providers.0
- Week 13: Ethical Dilemmas in Pediatric Care – Balancing child welfare, parental rights, and medical advice.0
- Week 14: Future Trends in Healthcare and Islamic Ethical Reflections – Preparing for ethical challenges in emerging medical technologies.0
