Series: Einstein Medical Halacha

Venue: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Gemara:

Avoda Zara,  Bava Metzia,  Yoma 

Halacha:

Contemporary Issues,  Medical Ethics,  Science & Medicine 

Collections: R' Shimmy Steinmetz Medical Halacha

Description

Continuing our discussion on halacha's view of patient autonomy. What is the halachic status of a patient's healthcare proxy? Does patient have autonomy to make decisions about their quality of life?