by Maryam Riaz | Aug 20, 2019
A chaplain is an individual that provides religious and pastoral care within an organised setting ranging from Hospitals, Universities, Prisons and military and recently airports and supermarkets. In the NHS, the NHS Occupation Standards define the purpose of a...
by Dr Shahid Wahid | Aug 20, 2019
As I contemplate the next stage of my expanding Medical Director role in a new Trust (South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust) I have reflected on my journey. Medical leadership in my experience can be placed in 3 broad areas that do overlap: clinical,...
by Dr Aadil Sheikh | Aug 20, 2019
The Arabic word mercy (Rahma), a fundamental attribute of God in the Islamic tradition has its roots in the Arabic and Hebrew word for womb (Rahm). (1) It is said in a Prophetic saying of Muhammad, Peace be upon him, that God’s mercy and compassion for His creation is...
by Mohamed A. Ismail, Prof. M Zafer Wafai | Aug 20, 2019
Abstract: This article is a summary which aims to cover the main aspects of the book written by M. Zafer Wafai, and is written as a condensed reference point for those researching the contributions and influence of Arabs and Muslims to the medical field generally, and...
by Zahra Yaqoob, Dr Hafsah Qureshi, Dr Abida Malik, Dr. Asam Latif | Aug 20, 2019
Introduction The Hijab and Bare Below the Elbows (HBBE) project was developed by a group of healthcare professionals with an interest in tacking workplace inequalities and discrimination. We felt there was a requirement to support female Muslims in the healthcare...
