Medical Ethics

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Donating Blood

  1. It is permissible and a mitzvah to donate blood because it is used to save lives.[1]

Heart Transplant

  1. A heart transplant isn't allowed since it is a major dispute if taking a live heart is considered killing the donor.[2]

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