Title : Women's autonomy in reproductive organ surgical interventions in underdeveloped countries
Abstract:
In the current world and global custom, equality in many matters has been considered for women. Many people have mistaken beliefs about the male guardianship of a woman and regard the affairs of the woman as subject to the permission of her husband. She is the woman herself. The only exception is surgery that may cause infertility and has no therapeutic indication. But in the Middle East and many Islamic countries In many cases, women's autonomy is violated.
Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive-analytic study.
Unfortunately, in our current health system, there are misconceptions about obtaining consent from the patient's spouse in all therapeutic processes that not only have no juridical status but also have no legal status and even in many cases are contrary to the laws.
Conclusion: Spouse consent has no legal basis and no legal value in lawsuits. The only exception to cases that lead to infertility is the need to obtain the consent of the spouse if there is no life-threatening condition.
The universal concept of human rights is freedom and equality for all human beings, including men and women. This principle should be considered in all health systems.
Audience Take Away:
- Getting to know the fundamental concepts of human rights in the health system.
- The use of common concepts in medical ethics, human rights and subject rights of countries.
- This research can be used for teaching in other countries with emphasis on teaching human rights to doctors.
- By using common concepts in Islamic law and international standards of human rights, promising solutions can be produced.
- It provides new information and practical ethical solutions to help empower women's health in underdeveloped countries, especially Islamic ones.
