My Rights as a Patient for Halal Medicines
Right to have halal or non-najs medication
Be it food or medicine, it has to be halal because it is a significant part and behaviour of being a good practising Muslim.
It is a fundamental right of a Muslim’s interest to ensure the healthcare facilities and services are following their faith and belief while being treated.
It is a fundamental right of a Muslim’s interest to ensure the healthcare facilities and services are following their faith and belief while being treated.
Right to be informed of medications
All options presented and reasonable information provided and explained.
Right to choose medications.
Patients receive safe medications and are medically appropriate for treatment.
Right to give consent for the use of non-halal medicines.
Allah says in Surah Al-Maidah, 5:32: “And if anyone saved one life, it would be as if he had saved mankind entirely”
All medicines from unlawful sources shall be permissible as a cure if it is a matter of life or death and no other medical option is available.
All medicines from unlawful sources shall be permissible as a cure if it is a matter of life or death and no other medical option is available.
As guided by the National Fatwa Council in Malaysia, in emergencies (dharurah) cases, medicines with haram and najs ingredients can be used with following conditions:
Healthcare professional is an honest and trustworthy (amanah) person.
In a situation where there is no halal alternative available.
Restricted and rationale used.
Intended to be used (under clinical conditions) in life-threatening situations.
Prof. Amrahi bin Buang, President of the Malaysian Pharmacists Society Slide Presentation entitle Halal Pharmaceuticals: Concept and needs
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