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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on a doctor treating a woman?

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Question:
The questioner says: What is the ruling on a male doctor treating a woman if there are no female doctors or if their experience is limited?

Answer:
It is permissible in cases of dire necessity. It is permissible for a man to treat a woman in cases of dire necessity. However, if there is no dire necessity, it is not permissible for a man to treat a woman. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم معالجة الطبيب للمرأة؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com

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