How Should I Talk to Patients About Physician-Assisted Suicide?

from Responsa Radio · host Hadar Institute

Content warning: this episode discusses suicide.As an oncologist, I am often asked for guidance as patients approach end-of-life. To what extent am I obligated to encourage patients to continue life-prolonging treatment? How much does their quality of life matter? Am I allowed to mention physician-assisted suicide? Does anything if the patient is Jewish?Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected].

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Content warning: this episode discusses suicide. As an oncologist, I am often asked for guidance as patients approach end-of-life. To what extent am I obligated to encourage patients to continue life-prolonging treatment? How much does their quality of life matter? Am I allowed to mention physician-assisted suicide? Does anything if the patient is Jewish? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected].