Physicians’ Behavior Towards Cancer Patients Based on Islamic Teachings

Illness and health issues have always been one of the greatest concerns among human beings. One of the most devastating illnesses that claims the lives of numerous people worldwide each year is cancer. Cancer usually requires a long period of treatment and procedures and is considered a serious diseaseOne of the requirements of medicine is ethics, which preserves the patients' dignity and confirms the scientific competence and ability of doctors. This descriptive-analytical study examined ethical issues in the medical profession and how physicians treat cancer patients, such as the sense of responsibility, confidentiality, building hope, and sharing information regarding the patient’s health. Professional ethics has have always been of special interest in Islam.  This study deals with understanding the patients and their needs according to Islamic teachings. The result of the study showed that respecting the ethics of the medical profession builds hope in patients and helps with the treatment procedure.