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[Medical deontology in Islam]
1Inst. für Geschichte der Medizin, Hamburg, Germany.
Medicina Nei Secoli
|January 1, 1997
Summary
This study explores medieval Islamic medical ethics, examining Greek influences beyond Hippocrates. It assesses original contributions by Arabic physicians from the 9th to 12th centuries.
Area of Science:
- History of Medicine
- Islamic Studies
- Medical Ethics
Context:
- Medieval Islamic medical knowledge is limited, often based on idealized texts rather than reality.
- Arabic medical ethics are heavily influenced by traditional concepts.
Purpose:
- To explore potential Greek sources of medical ethics in medieval Islam, beyond Hippocratic writings.
- To identify original contributions by Arabic authors in medical deontology.
Summary:
- Analysis of three "mirrors for physicians" (9th-12th centuries AD) to understand medical practice and ethical frameworks.
- Provisional outline of Greek influences and original Arabic topics in medical ethics.
Impact:
- Provides a foundational understanding of the origins and development of medical ethics in Islamic civilization.
- Highlights the need for further research into the social realities of medieval Islamic medical practice.