Key Principles of Decision-Making Regarding End-of-Life Treatment These principles give a general outline of the values that guide Ematai’s perspective on end-of-life care. All specific questions regarding individual cases should…
Through the miracles of modern medicine, many critically or terminally ill patients can maintain productive lives that include meaningful interactions with loved ones and other members of society. Yet sadly,…
What is a DNR? Does Jewish Law Ever Believe a DNR is Appropriate? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VMl28SX0I0 When a person’s heart stops beating (“cardiac arrest”), the heart cannot pump blood to the brain,…
What is a DNI? Does Jewish Law Ever Believe a DNI is Appropriate? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=946FEW5ZvXk Many conditions can cause a person to have difficulty breathing. Examples include: Heart attack Overdose of…
When a person cannot consume food or liquids orally, there are a number of different methods to administer artificial nutrition and hydration. Some key terms and methods of artificial feeding…
Hospice is not a place but a philosophy of care. Hospice cares for people wherever they are located: their home, a nursing or assisted living facility, or a hospital. This…
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