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54:42
The Anatomy of a Miracle (54:42)
When Nissi Estrin was born with congenital heart defects, his parents waged a determined battle to save him. Join Elie Estrin for a candid conversation with Dr. Anthony Rossi, director of Pediatric Cardiology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, on science, intervention, advocacy, and hope
Dr. Anthony Rossi (1)
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52:52
When Caregivers and Care Recipients Clash (52:52)
A Jewish military chaplain shares lessons learned from mass casualty events and his family's complex medical journey about the intersection of two sets of incentives. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Elie Estrin (5)
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1:15:53
Physician Malpractice Issues: Is the Current System Fair? (1:15:53)
Is the current system of malpractice lawsuits fair? Does it even help patients? Are there reforms or laws that can be introduced to reduce the cost of being sued? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video
Assemblyman Richard N. Gottfried (1)
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44:34
A Clergyman's Perspective on the Toughest Medical Quandaries (44:34)
Every day, rabbis are asked to make halachic decisions in all areas of daily life. What goes through a rabbi’s mind when heart-stopping life and death decisions are at stake? One of Montreal’s most respected Jewish legal expert reviews real-life quandaries posed by members of his community and how he was able to guide them through the most difficult decisions
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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59:59
The Final Moment: Defining Death and Respecting Life (59:59)
What is the definition of death? Modern medicine still grapples with this question, challenged by medical advances that continually prolong life. In Jewish law, knowing when a patient has deceased is vital to understanding when treatment can be withdrawn, as well as other grave issues
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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1:38:45
Rolling the Dice: Risky and Experimental Treatments - Part 3 (1:38:45)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Lesson 3 Rolling the Dice: Risky and Experimental Treatments Often, people with rare or incurable illnesses consider untested experimental treatment, gambling that they will be cured
Series: Medicine and Morals
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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1:47:01
With You In Mind: Ethical Treatment of the Mentally Disabled - Part 5 (1:47:01)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Lesson 5 With You In Mind: Ethical Treatment of the Mentally Disabled The mentally ill have often been viewed in society as possessed by the devil, or otherwise evil
Series: Medicine and Morals
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)