The Relief Society helps members
Hinduism “Enricher, Healer of disease, be a good friend to us.”
Abortion No policy exists Artificial insemination No restrictions exist but not often practiced
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Autopsy Acceptable Birth control All types acceptable Blood and blood products
Acceptable
Diet Eating of meat is forbidden Euthanasia Not practiced Healing beliefs Some believe in faith healing Healing practices Traditional faith healing system Medications Acceptable Organ donations Acceptable Right-to-die issues No restrictions
Death seen as “one more step to nirvana” Surgical procedures With an amputation, the loss of limb is seen as due to “sins
in a previous life” Visitors Members of family, community, and priest support
Islam “The Lord of the world created me—and when I am sick, He healeth me.”
Abortion Not accepted Artificial insemination Permitted between husband and wife Autopsy Permitted for medical and legal purposes Birth control Acceptable Blood and blood products
No restrictions
Diet Pork and alcohol prohibited Euthanasia Not acceptable Healing beliefs Faith healing generally not acceptable Healing practices Some use of herbal remedies and faith healing Medications No restrictions Organ donations Controversial; must be discussed with family Right-to-die issues Attempts to shorten life prohibited Surgical procedures Most permitted Visitors Family and friends provide support