Islamic Bioethics: Conflict of Interest
Islamic Bioethics: Conflict of Interest
- Amir JafareyAmir JafareyCentre of Biomedical Ethics and Culture, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
Summary
Conflict of Interest (COI) typically manifests in a variety of potential personal gains such as financial conflicts, fame, academic recognition, and scientific curiosity. Premodern Muslim societies emphasized the virtuous conduct of the individual rather than presenting formal codes to regulate the conduct of people. Even though COI has no distinct mention in Shariʿah, a methodological approach can be presented to address certain situations. Moreover, COI has the potential to cause major issues in matters concerning human subject research and medical practice. By its potential to cause harm to both patients as well as research subjects, COI has been debated widely and various guidelines and codes have come into place to ensure the protection of the vulnerable.
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- Islamic Studies
