Jewish and secular medical ethics share themes but diverge on issues such as heroic measures.
expert_opinion · Level V
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Abstract
An american expert on Jewish medical ethics explained the nuances of these rules during a recent address in Ottawa. Although Jewish and secular rules concerning medical ethics often coincide, they diverge in several important areas, including the subject of patient autonomy.