Abstract
The study examined the perceptions of Muslim patients and general practitioners (GPs) about ways in which the Muslim faith may influence medicine concordance
Fifty Muslim patients (100 per cent response) and 18 general practitioners (53 per cent response) were surveyed using self-completion questionnaires in order to determine attitudes towards dietary requirements and medicines
A large proportion of the Muslim patients sampled stated that they would stop taking a medicine if they found out that it was not halaal.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers also need to be sensitive towards the requirements of Muslim patients
In specific cases, doctors should seek guidance from Islamic leaders as to the correct interpretation of Islamic law with regard to the use of medicines considered haraam.
Fifty Muslim patients (100 per cent response) and 18 general practitioners (53 per cent response) were surveyed using self-completion questionnaires in order to determine attitudes towards dietary requirements and medicines
A large proportion of the Muslim patients sampled stated that they would stop taking a medicine if they found out that it was not halaal.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers also need to be sensitive towards the requirements of Muslim patients
In specific cases, doctors should seek guidance from Islamic leaders as to the correct interpretation of Islamic law with regard to the use of medicines considered haraam.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 78 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | International Journal of Pharmacy Practice |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 1 suppl |
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| Publication status | Published - Sept 2001 |
| Event | British Pharmaceutical Conference 2001 - Glasgow , United Kingdom Duration: 29 Sept 2001 → 13 Oct 2001 |