Rav Asher Weiss on Medical Halachic Issues

description of book Rav Weiss is one of the world’s leading authorities in the area of medical halachah. He is contacted regularly by rabbis and Torah scholars around the world, spanning the full spectrum of Jewish life, for his rulings and advice in all areas of Jewish Law. This fascinating collection of teachings from one of contemporary Judaism’s greatest halachic authorities includes questions such as: What are the parameters of the mitzvah to heal the sick? How does one pray for a sick person? What are the personal halachic obligations of medical professionals? What does Jewish law say about organ donation? What is the Torah view of alternative medical treatments? May a sick person refuse treatment?