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Science & Medicine 

Description

In this episode of Refuah & Psak, Rabbi Brody speaks with Dr. Beth Popp, a palliative-care physician, about the medical, emotional, and halachic complexities of artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH). They review why ANH may be needed, the methods used, and the risks that may be involved. The conversation highlights how decisions differ at various stages of illness, especially near the end of life. Together they stress the importance of case-by-case evaluation, patient comfort, sensitive guidance for families, and review some of the key information needed for providing halachic guidance about ANH.