The road to Mecca: a medical perspective

Journeying to the Sacred Mosque in Mecca is one of the defining moments of Muslim life.Many only find the means and opportunity to do so in their latter years. Professor AzizSheikh and Dr Sangeeta Dhami consider some of the spiritual, social and physical benefitsof the pilgrimage to Mecca and review the potential risks healthcare professionals need to beaware of as many can be mitigated with appropriate preparation.