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Jewish Medical Ethics.

Shimon M Glick¹

¹Lord Rabbi Immanuel Jakobovits Center for Jewish Medical Ethics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel.

The Israel Medical Association Journal : IMAJ

|May 5, 2017

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Jewish medical ethics prioritizes human life and community over individual autonomy, differing from Western norms. This ethical framework is reflected in Israeli patient rights legislation.

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Area of Science:

Medical Ethics
Bioethics
Jewish Studies

Background:

Jewish medical ethics, a term coined by Lord Rabbi Immanuel Jacobovits, presents a distinct ethical framework.
This field contrasts with Western secular ethics, emphasizing different core values.
Key differences lie in the prioritization of human life and communitarianism over individual autonomy.

Observation:

Western bioethics often centers on patient autonomy as a primary principle.
Jewish medical ethics places a greater emphasis on the sanctity of life and collective well-being.
These differing ethical underpinnings are observable in legal and clinical practice.

Findings:

The core tenets of Jewish medical ethics diverge significantly from prevailing Western bioethical axioms.
There is a discernible shift in emphasis from autonomy towards the value of human life and communitarian principles.
The Israel Patient's Rights Law serves as a practical manifestation of these distinct ethical considerations.

Implications:

Understanding these differences is crucial for cross-cultural medical practice and ethical discourse.
The distinct ethical framework can inform policy development in healthcare, particularly in diverse societies.
Further research into comparative bioethics can illuminate universal and culturally specific approaches to medical decision-making.