Showing 36 results for Type of Study: commentary
Bagher Larijani, Mina Mobasher,
Volume 3, Issue 2 (4-2010)
Abstract
Jamal Khani Jazani, Leila Nikooei Nejad, , Maryam Alijani,
Volume 3, Issue 5 (6-2010)
Abstract
Mojgan Asadi, Bagher Larijani,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (4-2012)
Abstract
Masoud Kasiri,
Volume 5, Issue 5 (10-2012)
Abstract
Tahmores Bashiryeh,
Volume 5, Issue 6 (12-2012)
Abstract
Zohreh Rahimi, Afshin Farahanchi,
Volume 5, Issue 7 (2-2013)
Abstract
Bagher Larijani, Samaneh Tirgar,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (7-2014)
Abstract
A thorough understanding of the characters, attitudes, and lifestyles of renowned scholars is of paramount importance for any nation. Dr. Hasan Habibi (1936-2012) was a prominent figure in science, theology, literature, and culture of Iran. The late Dr. Habibi was a pious and patriotic politician who was fully committed to safeguarding the pillars of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Revolution. In this article, we aim to review some of his works and explore the memories of his family and acquaintances in the hope to shed some light on his manners, viewpoints, and lifestyle. Moreover, the first author’s personal remembrances of the late Dr. Habibi and his moral virtues are presented here, particularly with focus on his final years during which he was bedridden for a long period. Moreover, we aim to illuminate his ideas in terms of promoting science, supporting scholars, and building the infrastructure needed to expand the boundaries of science. We hope that this article will provide a model both for bedridden patients in Iran and the physicians and researchers who deal with them on a daily basis.
Seyed Mehdi Marashi, Fatanehsadat Bathae, Roya Rashid Porae, Ladan Naz Zahedi,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (9-2014)
Abstract
NO ABSTRACT####
,
Volume 7, Issue 6 (3-2015)
Abstract
NO abstract ###
, ,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (7-2015)
Abstract
Maryam Malmir, Dariush Farhud, Mohammad Khanahmadi,
Volume 8, Issue 5 (2-2016)
Abstract
Abstract
Community genetics is an applied research area that explores the role of genetic variables on the interactions and community structure determinism affecting species. Community genetics covers a spectrum from services, genetic and congenital disorders, genetic counseling, prevention and screening to macro policies. The focal point of community genetics is the society, and community-oriented physicians make priorities on medical genetics based on the specific characteristics of each society. The present study aimed to investigate the prioritization process of community genetics in the Iranian society.
According to previous studies, priorities of community genetics services in Iran can be evaluated from several aspects, including severity and type of illness, diagnosis, prevention and treatment, epidemiology, attitudes toward illness, and domestic, social, cultural, ethical and economical challenges. In order to promote community genetics activities, the above-mentioned priorities must be taken into consideration, while special attention should be paid to the four ethical principles of medical genetics, that is, autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.
,
Volume 8, Issue 6 (3-2016)
Abstract
,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (5-2016)
Abstract
Hooman Khorshidi, Saeed Raoofi,
Volume 9, Issue 2 (8-2016)
Abstract
Replacement of missing teeth with dental implants has received growing popularity in recent years. In order to select the proper treatment plan the clinician should provide a list of all applicable options. Decisions on the treatment of the edentulous area should be performed in consultation with the patient while taking into account the four principles of bioethics, that is, respect for autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice. The dentist must inform the patient of all available treatment options and point out the advantages and disadvantages of each modality. Rendering dental services should not be based on wrong principles, so dentists’ knowledge and professional skills must be up-to-date. Informed consent is crucial, and when obtained prior to implant placement, typically will bring about better results and prevent many ethical and legal issues and conflicts. Understanding and approval are two important components of informed consent that can hasten the process of patient recovery. Moreover, patient requests and expectations should not lead to incorrect and unethical decisions on the part of the dentist. Implant dentistry may be a suitable option in replacing missing teeth, but it does not license tooth extraction in any way, as natural teeth should not be extracted in the hope of dental implants. Dental implants are not permanent, are not resistant to infection and disease, are not without risks and complications, and more importantly, require comprehensive care.
Rasool Esmalipour, Pooneh Salari,
Volume 9, Issue 4 (10-2016)
Abstract
Confidentiality is considered as a principle commitment of all health care professionals. Respecting confidentiality creates and maintains the trust between patients and health professionals.
Patients should be assured that their information will be kept confidential unless there is a persuasive reason. Confidentiality originates from principle of patient’s autonomy, and there is no need to be requested frankly by patient.
All of the patient’s information is naturally secret unless the patient gives consent to disclosure. In this article we aimed at reviewing challenges of confidentiality in pharmacy practice in addition to presenting the national and international guidelines in this regard. The pharmacists as the last link of the treatment team are receiving a wide range of information about their patients. Therefore respecting confidentiality in pharmacy practice should be considered as a very important requirement and it seems that privacy and confidentiality is at the primary rack of ethical and legal issues in pharmacy. Obviously fundamental challenges are existent in the pharmacy which remained unsolved. In this regards all those challenges should be determined, analyzed and practiced. In the paper we introduced some challenges including challenges related to the physical environment, pharmaceutical consultation, patients confidentiality in presence of patients family, etc and presented national and international guidelines which assists in dealing with the challenges.
Amirahmad Shojaei,
Volume 9, Issue 6 (3-2017)
Abstract
Although, physicians have a duty to treat their patients, sometimes the cure is not possible in medicine and there is no result in attempt to cure patient. In this situation, we face with two types of patients: first, patients who are conscious but suffering with advanced disease and will survive only for a short time. The second group, are patients who are unconscious and may not be cured with the standard treatment based on physician experience.
The latter are the subject of the present article. So what a Hospital should do in dealing with these patients? How the hospital, should develop a community-based policy on providing care for these patients. Finally, how should inform the public to adhere to these policies.
Seyed Mohamad Hasan Alamolhoda, Mohamad Rasol Imani Khoshkho, Mahmood Motavasel, Mahmood Motaharynia,
Volume 10, Issue 0 (3-2017)
Abstract
In its broad sense, health encompasses a wider area than simply physical health. It includes mental, social and spiritual health as well. There is evidence that a child inherits from his parents not only genetic traits but also morality and acquirable traits epigenetically. This means that the parents, especially the mother, have a double responsibility towards their children. In the Islamic literature there are general recommendations regarding choosing a spouse, as well as norms of fertilization, and time of conception; these could be explained today as epigenetic factors in shaping a child’s personality. Some specific recommendations are as follows: Refraining from marrying an ill-humored woman; remembering god at the time of fertilization; and avoiding intercourse at special places, times, states and situations, which would have negative influences on a person’s psyche. Although these cannot be explained on the basis of experimental criteria, their effect on the health of the fetus is worth studying using appropriate methodology. Influence of maternal health on child health in terms of environment, genetics, and epigenetics are the areas that will be explored more by research in Islamic and new scientific resources.
Ghasem Ahmadi, Ali Elhami, Reza Baghizadeh, Hossein Moradi, Mahmoud Motaharinia,
Volume 10, Issue 0 (3-2017)
Abstract
Bioethics is an interdisciplinary course which includes public health. The public health is a general concept dealing with ethical, spiritual, cognitive, and physical issues. Ethical health is part of bioethics. This paper analyses the discourse between feminism and Islam regarding the influence of gender on ethics. Considering influence or lack of effect of gender on ethics is the most important difference in Islam and feminism. The essence of the difference is in ontology and epistemology principle of both views. Islam considers God as decisive ethic and ethical behaviours while feminism considers human as ethic decisive. In Islam, gender does not play role in origin of humanity and does not cause perfection or imperfection and strength or weak of being human. However, gender influences ethic and ethical behaviours and causes difference in ethical behaviours between man and woman. But, .in feminism view, gender does not affect not only humanity origin but also ethical issues and behaviours. feminism granting ethical similarity between men and women overlooks ethic-gender roles leading to creation of a system that makes man and woman responsible for and tends to Bigender by proposing gender similarity between men and women ; this attitude has unethical outcomes and affects ethical health. This paper aimed to explain Islamic view (Quran and traditions) and outcomes of feminism view about gender effect on ethic along with investigating different sects of feminism.
Mehdi Nateghpour, Ali Kazemian, Nikzad Isazadeh,
Volume 10, Issue 0 (3-2017)
Abstract
Islamic culture has a bright and comprehensive history in human civilization. Based on Islamic teachings the spirit and body are in close relation with a mutual influence on humans’ health. The Holy Qur’an as well as the Prophet of Islam and his successors (peace be upon them) have paid deep attention to both spirit and body. Moreover, according to religious scholars’ decree (fatwa) cleanness and neatness has been mentioned as the main condition for worships to be accepted. The Prophet (PUH) said: “Neatness is half of the faith”. Therefore, efforts to keep the health of both spirit and body are important to Muslims. Although, in ancient time, health and medicine were bined together, later they were divided into three sections including health, clinical diagnosis of disease and treatment. Based on Islamic teachings, Muslim scholars learned medicine and then began to translate some Greek, Seriani and Indian medical knowledge into to Arabic language, which has shaped the golden age of Islamic medicine spanning between the 8th and the 15th Centuries.
Among the Islamic countries Iran had a specific place in the field of medical sciences. Jondishapour was one of the most prominent medical educational centers back then. This article elaborates on the status of medicine based on historical evidence as well as Muslim physicians in the golden age of Islamic medicine.
Mohsen Rezaei Aderyani, Saeid Nazari Tavakkoli, Mehrzad Kiani, Mahmood Abbasi, Mohsen Javadi,
Volume 10, Issue 0 (3-2017)
Abstract
Medical ethics is an old science. Some of its issues have historical precedence, and others are modern challenges, and have emerged with advances in technology. One of such historic but newly emerging challenges is "bi’natijeghi-e-pezeshki (futile treatment)", which is defined as the treatment that cannot achieve its goal. This term entered medical literature as "medical futility" in late 1980s. Based on this investigation, it can be concluded that this term should only be used when the desired outcome following medical procedure and the outcome sought by the medical team and patient/family (patient's health) is unlikely to be realized. There are various equivalents for this term in our country (Islamic Republic of Iran), including "bi’fayedegi-e-pezeshki (medical uselessness)", "bi’houdeghi (frivolity) in medicine", and even "inappropriate treatment". The present article aimed to find a suitable Persian equivalent for this concept. The use of interpretations such as "frivolity" or "uselessness" may cause misunderstanding between patient/family and the medical team, and can ruin the trust between patient/family and the medical team. Thus, the best alternative to this English term appears to be "bi’natijeghi-e-pezeshki (futile treatment)".
