A Survey of Jewish Attitudes and Experiences Relating to End-of-Life Care and the "Right to Die"

Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2024 Mar 30:10499091241242817. doi: 10.1177/10499091241242817. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWe conducted a survey of Jewish attitudes towards, and experiences with, end-of-life care. Questions fell into three areas: (1) Expectations for Jewish end-of-life care; (2) Experiences with such care; and (3) Attitudes toward the "right to die." Examining denominational differences in belief in, and adherence to, Halakha (Jewish law), we confirm many expectations described in the literature. We find notable nuances in specific areas of need across Jewish denomination, and in terms of acceptance of the withdrawal of life support vs assisted suicide. Care for the nuances of Jewish belief is indicated for effective and satisfying Jewish end-of-life care.PMID:38553962 | DOI:10.1177/10499091241242817
Source: The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research