Is it unlawful to consult a male doctor if a trustworthy and competent female doctor is unavailable, given the health risks associated with consulting untrustworthy female doctors?
It is permissible for a woman to seek medical treatment from a male doctor if there is no female doctor available, or if the available female doctor is not skilled. It is also permissible for her to go to him if the skilled female doctor is far away and requires travel to reach her, provided that she adheres to the Sharia guidelines.
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