Many medications and medical and surgical implants are made from porcine or bovine material hence, their use among certain religious groups could be deemed insensitive. Followers of Hinduism avoid slaughtering cattle because of cultural and agricultural reasons, as cows are considered sacred, auspicious, and important laborers. The Jewish Bible (the Tanakh), the Islamic Holy Books (the Suhuf-i-Ibrahim, the Tawrat, the Zabur, and the Injil ) and the Koran prohibit persons of Jewish and Muslim faiths from ingesting porcine products because the pig is considered unclean. Certain religious groups have beliefs regarding the dietary use of porcine and bovine products that could limit treatment options during surgery, particularly as many surgical products contain prohibited materials.
A greater understanding of religious views would enhance the medical care of persons of Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu faiths.Ī patient's religion and his or her religious beliefs have the potential to influence medical decisions and can cause conflict regarding medical care. As part of a surgeon's duty of care, the informed consent process should include a discussion about animal-derived surgical implants to avoid religious distress and possible litigation. Hindu religious leaders did not accept the use of bovine surgical implants.Ĭonclusions Australia comprises a multicultural society therefore, it is necessary to consider religious beliefs of all patients. In dire situations and only after all other options have been exhausted, followers of the Muslim faith are permitted to use porcine surgical products. Approximately 81 porcine and bovine surgical implants are regularly used in Australia.ĭata Synthesis It is deemed acceptable for members of the Jewish faith to undergo surgery using porcine products. Study Selection Because of the limited published literature about this topic, the opinions of religious leaders in Australia were sought.ĭata Extraction Religious and cultural beliefs can conflict with and limit treatment options, especially in surgery. Objective To determine the acceptability of porcine and bovine surgical implants among persons of Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu faiths whose beliefs prohibit them from consuming porcine and bovine products.ĭata Sources An evaluation of current literature concerning religious beliefs among persons of Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu faiths was undertaken to determine if animal-derived surgical implants are permitted for use in these religions.
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