| Ethical issues in end-of-life geriatric care: the approach of three monotheistic religions-Judaism, Catholicism, and Islam. | |
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PMID: 12890081 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Ethical dilemmas pervade modern geriatric medicine. What is considered right or wrong will differ depending on, among other things, the patient's religion. The three Abrahamic monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity (its Catholic variant), and Islam all have carefully considered positions on medical ethics. Although much is held in common, there are significant differences. The authors present three clinical cases, each of which presents ethical dilemmas typical of geriatric care, especially at the end of life. On the basis of these scenarios, the normative ethical position of each religion is compared and contrasted. It is hoped that this approach will offer the geriatrician a useful approach to treating patients in an increasingly multicultural society. |
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Authors:
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A Mark Clarfield; Michael Gordon; Hazel Markwell; Shabbir M H Alibhai |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Volume: 51 ISSN: 0002-8614 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Geriatr Soc Publication Date: 2003 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-07-31 Completed Date: 2003-10-02 Revised Date: 2008-03-10 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503062 Medline TA: J Am Geriatr Soc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1149-54 Citation Subset: E; IM |
Affiliation:
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Soroka Hospital, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheva, Israel. markclar@hotmail.com |
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Aged Catholicism Ethics, Medical* Geriatrics / ethics* Humans Islam Judaism Religion and Medicine* Terminal Care / ethics* |
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Comment In:
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J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004 Jul;52(7):1224-5; author reply 1225
[PMID:
15209676
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