Rehabilitation Health Facility has a high percentage of Jewish patients recovering from a variety of ailments. Which of the following is important for the facility's staff to know about medical care and the Jewish culture?
A) Pork and shellfish but not milk products are recommended as healthful foods in the diet.
B) A rabbi must be consulted before any health-related decisions can be made.
C) A skullcap and socks must be worn from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday.
D) Modern medical care is encouraged but may be opposed during the Sabbath.
D
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In the Jewish culture, medical care is encouraged but may be opposed during the Sabbath. Exceptions may be made for the seriously ill. The other choices are not true of the Jewish culture.
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