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Medical Ethics - GENERAL

Makarem Shirazi outlines his positions on the ethics of human subjects in medical experiments. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iran

Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi gives his opinions on the ethics of human subjects and on the permissibility of placebo treatments. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iran

May we use plants and animals for medical experiments?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iran

Fadlallah of Lebanon responds to the question: Is it for the doctor or the patient to decide about euthanasia?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

What are the limitations of a physician specialized in women issues?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iran

Ayatollah Fadlallah responds to the situation: A girl has lost her virginity as result of an accident. Given the social culture and the value it puts on virginity, may she resort a surgery to become virgin again?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

If a doctor realizes that his/her patient is HIV affected, should he/she alert the patient's family?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iran

The European Sharia Council rules on organ transplant. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Saudi Arabia

What is the Islamic stance on euthanasia?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Egypt

Is masturbation permitted for the purposes of a medical examination of the sperm?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iraq