Islam is the religion of one-fifth of humanity and, with an estimated population of 1.6 million, Muslims form Britain's largest religious minority group. There is, therefore, a need for a book that gives advice and guidance to non-Muslim healthcare professionals when dealing with Muslim patients and their families which is what this publication is trying to do. It is divided into nine chapters, peppered with anecdotes and examples, with a summary box at the end of chapters, and concludes with useful appendices on Islam and the Internet, Muslim organisations, and a glossary.

Following an overview of Islam and Muslims in Europe, it delves into …