Prepared by MuslimMed Team In situations involving vaccines that are typically considered impermissible, it is crucial for healthcare practitioners and patients to engage in shared clinical decision-making.[i] Note that this process is different than what takes place in secular medical shared decision models. In a Sharīʻah inclusive process, an assessment is made as to whether the vaccine is a “necessity” according to Sharīʻah principles. Ideal decision-making involves a conversation between the patient and a devout Muslim healthcare practitioner who is well-versed in both the patient’s clinical risk for severe illness or death and the guidelines of the Sharīʻah. According to … Continue reading Position Statement: Shared Decision-Making in the Sharīʻah