Halacha:

Death and Burial,  Health,  Medical Ethics,  Medicine,  Science & Medicine 

Parsha:

Metzora 

References: Yoma: 85A ,  Avoda Zara: 27B  

Description

Understanding the category of advanced Dementia patients, in terms of end-of-life care. Are they considered "terminal" (Chayei sha'ah) or Chayei Olam? Based on the unique approach of Rav Asher Weiss.