Medical Decisions in Halachah

Hardcover 6" x 9" 414 Pages Written by: Rabbi Moshe Rotberg Published by: Israel Bookshop Publications The world of medical ethics is often a slippery slope, which, if not governed by halachah, can lead to grave sins - including that of murder itself. The issues surrounding end of life, as well as other life-and-death questions, have become increasingly prevalent over the past few decades, due to both negative and positive developments in society. In today's day and age, it is not uncommon to need to make complex medical decisions, and it is of utmost importance that a patient and his or her caregiver understand the many issues and dynamics at play when it comes to medical care in halachah.*  Which treatments and procedures must -and must not - be done for a terminally ill patient?* The doctor says that the surgery he needs to perform has a mortality rate of 50%. Does halachah allow for that surgery to be done?* A family receives a call that their father's death is imminent. May t