title: Principles of biomedical ethics.
abstract: In this presentation, I will discuss the principles of biomedical and Islamic medical ethics and an interfaith perspective on end-of-life issues. I will also discuss three cases to exemplify some of the conflicts in ethical decision-making.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology and Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital and Indiana Unversity School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.
authors.forename: Shahid
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Athar
keywords: Islamic medical ethics; end of life; inter-faith