Some religious beliefs may conflict with prevalent health care practices. For example, what type of treatment is prohibited by the doctrine of Jehovah's Witnesses?
A) Using narcotics to treat pain
B) Administering blood transfusions
C) Minor surgical procedures
D) Diagnostic x-ray examinations
Ans: B
Sometimes religious beliefs conflict with prevalent health care practices. For example, the doctrine of Jehovah's Witnesses prohibits blood transfusions.
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