Medical Issues: Who Determines Necessity When Medical Students Examine Non-Maḥram Patients?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Medical Issues: Who Determines Necessity When Medical Students Examine Non-Maḥram Patients?

English:

Question #1300:

It is said that in necessary cases it is permissible for medical students to examine non-maḥram patients. Who should determine such necessity?

Answer #1300:

The student can judge such necessity, taking into account the prevailing circumstances.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Medical Issues