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This lecture explores how religious obliga tion and modern medical ethics shape the patient-doctor relationship. In J udaism\, doctors have an obligation to treat and save lives\, at the same time that patients are obligated to seek treatment (Hishtadlus)\, while al so acknowledging God as the ultimate source of healing. In Orthodox commun ities\, medical decisions often involve consultation with rabbis or legal scholars (poskim)\, adding a halakhic layer to informed consent. Jewish me dical ethics may also allow limited disclosure in certain cases\, overridi ng the patient&rsquo\;s autonomy to protect the patient&rsquo\;s well-bein g\, to prevent psychological harm\, and to save a life. These nuanced diff erences highlight the interplay between faith\, law\, and medicine in Jewi sh medical decision-making.

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Dafna Ben-Yosef\, PhD\, is the \;D irector of Jewish Lifelong Learning at Siegal Lifelong Learning / CWRU.

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Registration required. \;Call the library at 216-831-6868 if you have questions or need help registering.

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With support from the Fr iends of the Beachwood Library.

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