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#In certain cases of emergency regarding corona virus it would be allowed to violate Shabbat.<ref>[https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/headlines-breaking-stories/1841156/harav-zilberstein-answer-telephone-on-shabbos-if-awaiting-results-of-coronavirus-test.html Rav Zilberstein] allowed a patient to answer the phone on Shabbat with a [[shinuy]] only to hear the results of a test and answer questions for epidemiological investigation. If the test results that show that a patient has the virus are produced on Shabbat it is incumbent for the health department to deal with the quarantine then and it is permitted to answer the phone for that.</ref> Obviously every single case is different and one should learn the laws of Pikuach Nefesh from a rabbi in advance. | #In certain cases of emergency regarding corona virus it would be allowed to violate Shabbat.<ref>[https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/headlines-breaking-stories/1841156/harav-zilberstein-answer-telephone-on-shabbos-if-awaiting-results-of-coronavirus-test.html Rav Zilberstein] allowed a patient to answer the phone on Shabbat with a [[shinuy]] only to hear the results of a test and answer questions for epidemiological investigation. If the test results that show that a patient has the virus are produced on Shabbat it is incumbent for the health department to deal with the quarantine then and it is permitted to answer the phone for that.</ref> Obviously every single case is different and one should learn the laws of Pikuach Nefesh from a rabbi in advance. | ||
#If a person is discharged from the hospital on Shabbat and they need him to leave because of the lack of space that they have because of the numbers of people who are ill, his family member can drive to get him. They should do a [[Shinuy]] when turning on the car like turning the key with one's weaker hand, or pressing the button on the key with one's knuckle. Also, when turning off the car one should use a Shinuy.<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/950282/rabbi-hershel-schachter/piskei-corona-6-pikuach-nefesh-on-shabbos/ Rav Schachter (Piskei Corona #6)]</ref> | #If a person is discharged from the hospital on Shabbat and they need him to leave because of the lack of space that they have because of the numbers of people who are ill, his family member can drive to get him. They should do a [[Shinuy]] when turning on the car like turning the key with one's weaker hand, or pressing the button on the key with one's knuckle. Also, when turning off the car one should use a Shinuy.<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/950282/rabbi-hershel-schachter/piskei-corona-6-pikuach-nefesh-on-shabbos/ Rav Schachter (Piskei Corona #6)]</ref> | ||
# If a relative is in the hospital and the family members would call the hospital that would indicate to the doctors and nurses that the family cares and the patient will receive better treatment, it is permissible to do so on Shabbat or Yom Tov.<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/951791/rabbi-hershel-schachter/piskei-corona-29-calling-the-hospital-on-shabbos-or-yom-tov-to-advocate-for-relatives/ Rav Schachter (Piskei Corona #29)]</ref> | |||
==Doctors Working in the Hospital== | ==Doctors Working in the Hospital== | ||
#Regarding the larger issue of halachic triage see [https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/951531/rabbi-hershel-schachter/piskei-corona-15-triage-in-medical-decisions-updated-/ Rav Schachter (Piskei Corona #15 Updated)]. Here is a relevant [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CtQ_XHzQarzg_0PEQODCO1ATKlM_cEmvPsXa8kdpgJA/edit sourcesheet on Halachic Triage]. [https://aiayk.org/pesachaudio/ Rav Asher Weiss (Teleconference April 6 2020, min 5-15)] discusses triage in halacha and what doctors should do.<ref>Rav Asher feels that there are only two factors that we consider for halachic triage: give precedence to someone who is in immediate danger, and give treatment to whoever has a better chance for survival. Age or spiritual need for the community are not factors for precedence. | #Regarding the larger issue of halachic triage see [https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/951531/rabbi-hershel-schachter/piskei-corona-15-triage-in-medical-decisions-updated-/ Rav Schachter (Piskei Corona #15 Updated)]. Here is a relevant [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CtQ_XHzQarzg_0PEQODCO1ATKlM_cEmvPsXa8kdpgJA/edit sourcesheet on Halachic Triage]. [https://aiayk.org/pesachaudio/ Rav Asher Weiss (Teleconference April 6 2020, min 5-15)] discusses triage in halacha and what doctors should do.<ref>Rav Asher feels that there are only two factors that we consider for halachic triage: give precedence to someone who is in immediate danger, and give treatment to whoever has a better chance for survival. Age or spiritual need for the community are not factors for precedence. | ||
