Ethical Issues on Preventions and Management of Blood Genetics Disorders – Islamic Views

Abstract

Ethical issues are of concern to all members of the health team and the community at large, particularly in relation to chronic and genetic diseases. The fear from the negative social impact, including stigmatization of the carriers of a genetic disease and the affected individual is of a particular concern to the individual and his family. Members of the health team should protect the individual autonomy, observe the ethical principles including beneficence, nonmaleficent, justice, and confidentiality, and maintain high level of professional competence. In addition, Islamic/Arab costumes and traditional issues need to be respected in these communities. This article will outline the prevention and management of common blood genetic disorders in the high of Islamic ethical teachings, where the individuals benefit is paramount.

Keywords:

• Ethics
• Genetic prevention
• Blood disorders
• Islam