Is it a sin for me to examine male patients?

The Details of the Question

- I am a female dentist. Is it a sin for me to treat male patients?
- Is it wrong for me as a female dentist to treat male patients?

The Answer

Dear Brother / Sister,

Treatment is a necessity. It is frequently not possible to choose a doctor outside of a private hospital or clinic.

Under these circumstances, it is permissible for a male or female dentist to treat a patient of the opposite sex, or for the patient to be treated under these circumstances.

As a result of wearing gloves during treatment, there is no skin-to-skin contact.

It holds true for other medical professionals too.

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