Halacha:

Death and Burial,  Medical Ethics,  Medicine,  Science & Medicine 

Parsha:

Metzora 

Collections: R' Dr. Jason Weiner End of Life Case Studies

References: Avoda Zara: 27A ,  Avoda Zara: 27B ,  Sanhedrin: 90A  

Description

Text study analyzing the background of the concept of chayei shaah, its practical ramifications on risk taking and obligations to extend life/end of life & dying process, as well as if this concept can be expanded beyond specifically terminal illness to chronic illness such as dementia.