A Digest of Halachos Pertaining to Pikuach Nefesh

Softcover

327 Pages

Written by: Rabbi Mechel Handler

Publisher by: Feldheim

Medical emergencies consist of numerous details that must fall into place in order to save lives. Split-second decisions are necessary that not only benefit the physical welfare of the victims but also respect the guidelines of halacha. With every single emergency, this challenge is confronted by the devoted members of Hatzalah and other medical care professionals. Fortunately, Madrich LeChevra Hatzala has come to their rescue. This compendium consists of everything one needs to know in order to respond to, as well as handle, emergencies. Included are simple guidelines for pikuach nefesh and minimizing issurim on Shabbos, as well as delineations for how to handle a niftar. Learning the halachos of hatzalas nefashos has never been easier. Includes 103 page Hebrew section.