[Avodah] Rav Moshe Feinstein: Choosing A Frum Doctor?

[Rich, Joel]

If a person has a choice of two doctors, one of them is Shomer Mitzvos but is not a specialist for the particular procedure needed and the other doctor is a specialist however he is a Kofer, which one is preferable? The Igros Moshe (YD 4:8) says there is no question that the latter is preferable unless he is actively involved in seducing people away from keeping the Torah and Mitzvos. Otherwise since we have an obligation to seek medical help when needed according to the Rambam and most Rishonim, included in that obligation is the obligation to seek out the best doctor available whether he is a Jew or a non-Jew.

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Extra credit: what if 2 doctors are equally qualified, 1 frum, 1 not, and it's shabbat, which one should treat you (involving otherwise torah prohibited activities)if it is life threatening?
KT
Joel Rich
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