Christian Science
Abortion Incompatible with faith Artificial insemination Unusual Autopsy Not usual; individual or family decides Birth control Individual judgment Blood and blood products
Ordinarily not used by members
Diet No solid food restrictions Abstain from alcohol and tobacco, some from tea and coffee (caffeine)
Euthanasia Contrary to teachings Healing beliefs Accepts physical and moral healing Healing practices Full-time healing ministers
Spiritual healing practiced Medications None
Immunizations/vaccines to comply with law Organ donations Individual decides Right-to-die issues Unlikely to seek medical help to prolong life Surgical procedures No medical ones practiced Visitors Family, friends, and members of the Christian Science
community and healers, Christian Science nurses