Sunday, 14 February 2016

halacha - Can an autopsy be performed on a Jewish body?


Halachically can one perform an autopsy on a Jewish body?


One one hand, the Talmud Sanhedrin 47a explains that the verses in Deuteronomy 21:22-23 we can learn that one must not delay a burial and cause any disfigurement to a corpse but on the other hand it could be useful in saving the lives of others if a post-mortem analysis is performed.


If it is indeed Assur, can exceptions be made?




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