RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Jewish medical ethics – a brief overview JF Journal of Medical Ethics JO J Med Ethics FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics SP 109 OP 112 DO 10.1136/jme.9.2.109 VO 9 IS 2 A1 Immanuel Jakobovits YR 1983 UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/9/2/109.abstract AB This paper outlines the traditional Jewish approach to medical ethics, as perceived by the Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth, himself an academic specialist in this field. It is based on a `St Paul's Lecture' given to the London Diocesan Council for Christian Jewish understanding.