Clerics' Perception of Patient Rights: A Qualitative Content Analysis

Background and Objectives: Patients have certain rights that are expected to be observed respected by healthcare providers. These include universal as well local determined the social cultural context of any society. Patient’s consist statements issued declare duties health providers pertaining patients. There charters patient in different countries including Iran. However, it seems necessary investigate more exactly accordance with Islamic perspective fundamental value system country. This study was conducted explore explain patient’s from clerics’ point view. Methods: a conventional qualitative content analysis study. The participants were 20 clerics living Qom selected through purposeful sampling, who met inclusion criteria could provide their understanding Islam. Deep semi-structured interviews conducted. coded categorized analysis. Results: led identification four themes main features view respect for autonomy, considering non-physical needs patients, high-quality healthcare, moral conduct. Conclusion: According findings this study, viewpoint includes besides attending other spiritual should addressed