Jewish Beliefs And Practices

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The variety of Jewish beliefs and practices makes it difficult to provide detailed guidance for the healthcare provider. There are different classifications of Jewish beliefs and each group may have some of its own beliefs on certain issues, it is important to ask the patient or their family members in regards specific religious needs as early as possible. Some Jewish patients may feel uncomfortable receiving care from a provider of the opposite gender. They may accept cross-gender care if they know that their team is the best available for their treatment. In the Jewish practice views that the prohibition of work on the Sabbath and holidays, in these cases special nursing attention may be given to the observant Jewish patient by nursing

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