This is a bit of a mixture of my suggestions of questions to answer and topics which could be included.

CONTENTS

1. Description of Islamic attitudes to health and illness generally
2. Distinguishing between the Islamic religion and cultural behaviour
3. Range of attitudes in different cultures – main ones of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Far East, Africa and Middle East?
4. Causes of illness
5. Attitudes to different diseases, especially mental health problems
6. Health language – what do people mean by phrases and complaints?
7. Attitude towards health education and personal responsibility for health
8. Who do they trust when ill, and who do they turn to for advice?
9. Role of the Imam and Mosque for support
10. Family support network
11. Beliefs about God and Satan and the part they play in illness
12. Relationships between patients and doctors
13. Carers and social support networks
14. Special issues around fasting in Ramadan
15. Needs in a hospital setting for religious practice
16. Attitudes towards death and dying
17. Attitudes towards children
18. Any issues around female health problems?
19. Family support issues
20. Personal responsibility and authority within Islam
21. Attitudes towards the elderly
22. Are there models of good practice in medical centres, hospitals etc?
23. Is there a body of literature to consult?
24.  

What simple questionnaire or other tools exists to help the doctor understand the beliefs and attitudes of the patient. What set of questions would place the patient within a set of beliefs within Islam?

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