This publication closes a long-standing knowledge gap in the medical field regarding Muslims. For the first time, it offers practical guidance for people of the Muslim faith who wish to create an advance healthcare directive. It also provides important information for professionals, patients, and family members.
The guidelines address both theological and legal aspects and use examples to explain which medical measures are possible at the end of life. Since decisions at the end of life are highly individual, the publication deliberately avoids using a pre-designed form. Instead, it includes text modules with explanations that illustrate how an advance directive can be structured.
