Islamic perspective on end of life issues in persistent vegetative state patients - a case report

Authors

  • Mohammad Yousuf Rathor
  • Dr Che Rosle Draman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v17i2.972

Abstract

Persistent vegetative state (PVS) is a clinical condition of unawareness of self and environment with preserved sleep-wake cycles. Its clinical diagnosis can be a difficult unless a physician has adequate experience and expertise in evaluating neurological syndromes. Outcome is based on aetiology and age. Decisions on limiting life-sustaining treatment (LST) for these patients are emotionally and morally challenging. We present a case of a young boy who went into PVS following traumatic brain injury (TBI) with the aim to review some of the ethical issues regarding its management from Islamic perspective.

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Published

18.10.2018

How to Cite

Rathor, M. Y. ., & Draman, D. C. R. . (2018). Islamic perspective on end of life issues in persistent vegetative state patients - a case report . IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v17i2.972

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