Medical Halachah: Rejecting Medical Advice

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November 09 2014
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Venue: YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov

Halacha:
Science & Medicine 

Collections: Rabbi Torczyner Medical Halacha

References: Yoma: 83a  

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What constitutes "medical advice", such that it should be followed? May a patient seek a second opinion? What are acceptable reasons for rejecting medical advice and treatment?

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