Jodi Picoult’s fictional novel about a child born to provide life for her sick sister raises complex medical ethical dilemmas. Topics for discussion include pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, the savior sibling, living organ donation from minors and adults, and the definition of death. You do not need to have read the book to enjoy this lecture.
This lecture was delivered at the 6th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Handout Jewish Medical Ethics: Organ Donations
