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Bioethics for clinicians: Jewish bioethics Primary Author: Gary Goldsand, University of Toronto Article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). The article covers different approaches to Jewish legal and ethical thinking, common ways in which Judaism might affect health care decisions, practical measures to consider when caring for Jewish patients, and provides an example case. Date Last Modified 01/23/2001 Article, Case example/study

Bioethics for clinicians: Islamic bioethics Primary Author: Abdallah S. Daar, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman Article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), describing how "Islamic bioethics emphasizes prevention and teaches that the patient must be treated with respect and compassion and that the physical, mental and spiritual dimensions of the illness experience be taken into account." The article includes Practical measures for Muslim patients, and two case examples. Date Last Modified 01/09/2001 Article, Case example/study

Bioethics for clinicians: Hinduism and Sikhism Primary Author: Harold Coward, University of Victoria Peer-reviewed article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) describing how Hindu and Sikh beliefs may impact the provision of health care. The article includes "Essential qualities of ethical approaches to communication and caregiving involving Hindu and Sikh patients" and two case examples. Date Last Modified 11/01/2000 Article, Case example/study

Palliative Care for Muslim Patients Primary Author: Mohammad Zafir al-Shahri, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center This article from the Journal of Supportive Oncology (Volume 3, Number 6) includes the following topics: - The meaning of suffering in Islam - Islam and medical ethics - Cleanliness - Modesty - Dietary considerations - Longevity of a terminally ill patient - Religious practices around death NOTE: To access this article you will need to sign-up for subscription. Subscriptions are free of charge to to US-based oncology professionals at www.supportiveoncology.net Date Last Modified 11/01/2005 Article

Eye on Religion: The Baha'i Faith Primary Author: Atoosa Kourosh, University of Utah, Redwood University Health Center Article from the Southern Medical Journal (Volume 100, Number 4) describing the central teachings of the Baha'i faith and Baha'i beliefs about health and healing, including life after death, abortion, and organ donation and end-of-life issues. Date Last Modified 04/01/2007 Article