The ruling on a woman seeking treatment from a male doctor due to his expertise
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Question:
The questioner says, “O His Eminence the Shaykh, do we disapprove of a woman who goes to be treated by a man, for example in dentistry, on the grounds that this doctor is skilled and has long experience, or is the female doctor the preferred one?”
Answer:
It is obligatory to go to the female doctor. However, if the female doctor is not knowledgeable, and the male doctor is better than her and more skilled than her, then there is no harm, provided one takes care to maintain modesty and reserve, and does not be alone with the doctor. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you and bless you, O Shaykh.
The questioner says, “O His Eminence the Shaykh, do we disapprove of a woman who goes to be treated by a man, for example in dentistry, on the grounds that this doctor is skilled and has long experience, or is the female doctor the preferred one?”
Answer:
It is obligatory to go to the female doctor. However, if the female doctor is not knowledgeable, and the male doctor is better than her and more skilled than her, then there is no harm, provided one takes care to maintain modesty and reserve, and does not be alone with the doctor. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you and bless you, O Shaykh.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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