Folk medicine is:
A) not a common practice today.
B) not effective and frequently interferes with the medical care being administered.
C) reliable and always provides a cure if the patient believes in it.
D) a belief that natural materials, spiritual prayers, and rituals keep evil spirits away and
allow the body to heal.
ANS: D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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