Controversial and Dangerous Therapies: A Jewish Ethical Perspective
A leading physician asks, "When is it ethical to provide experimental or risky treatment for a patient?" Special attention is given to differences between secular and halachic principles of patient care.
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Professor Mark Glaser is Chief of Cancer Services, Imperial College NHS Trust.
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Dr. Gregorio Nosovsky
FL
June 20, 2012
Controversial and Dangerous Therapies
Dear Dr.
Thank you for a great presentation.
G-d gave the doctor permission – and by extension, the ability – to heal.
"The Talmud"
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Anonymous
Toronto, Ontario Canada
June 20, 2012
Dangerous Therapies
Yes I have to agree. It does matter what happens at the end of life because unfortunately it hits home after it's too late.
Not only is it unethical but it really is illegal. No lawyer will be in a position after that happens to recover your losses or amunition.
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