Medical Confidentiality In Islamic Jurisprudence And Health Law: A Comparative Ethical And Legal Study
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Medical confidentiality, privacy, Islamic law, disclosure, bioethics, health law, artificial intelligenceAbstract
This study explores the ethical and legal dimensions of medical confidentiality within Islamic jurisprudence and modern health regulations. It aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the obligation to maintain patient confidentiality, grounded in Sharia principles such as trust, dignity, and the prevention of harm. The research discusses exceptions to confidentiality when public safety or legal mandates require disclosure, and compares Islamic perspectives with global laws like HIPAA and GDPR. A sp...
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