What are facts about jehovahs witness healthcare?

Answer 1

Yes. Doctors, lawyers, scientists, truck drivers, teachers. Writers, artists and musicians are employed by the Watchtower to produce their publications.

People from almost every walk of life. Although, we wouldn't take a job in an abortion clinic, the armed services, as a politician or making religious idols, etc..

We keep in mind the principal "Whatever YOU are doing, work at it whole-souled as to Jehovah, and not to men (Colossians 3:23)

We would much rather please our God than our boss. But an honest, hard working employee usually doesn't displease.

Answer 2

of course they do! why wouldn't they?

Jehovah's Witnesses accept medical treatment. The only treatment they do not accept is blood transfusions, they would use a blood expander or substitute instead.

Answer 3

Answer 1: Jehovah's Witness do believe in doctors and receiving medical care. The only things they object to are any type of care that would violate The Bible from their standpoint. This includes blood transfusions (they view a transfusion as the same as eating it), any type of transplant that involves blood, and any type of medical treatment that would kill an embryo.

Another answer:

Yes. As a matter of fact there are a large number of Jehovah's Christian Witnesses who are Doctors and Nurses some Paramedics and Some EMT's and yes we go to the Doctor and the Hospital and seek Medical treatment. All we ask is that they Respect our Bible Trained Conscience on the use of Blood, and by doing so the procedure is much safer and quicker recovery time with much less chance of complications or death resulting from the use or misuse of Blood. It has helped doctors, hospitals, and the Insurance Industry by making doctors better, more safety conscious, and reducing the liability and extreme risk associated with blood misuse and it is even cheaper and has saved countless lives

Answer 4

Yes, according to the Official Jehovah's Witnesses Media site (see link below):

Jehovah's Witnesses actively seek medical care when needed, and many work in the health-care field. We accept the vast majority of treatments available today.-Luke 5:31. We want to live long and healthy lives. Our religious beliefs promote respect for life and help us prevent many common medical problems. Like anyone else, when we are sick, we seek medical care. We do not believe in faith healing. The type of medical treatment selected is a matter of personal choice.

Answer 5

We pretty much believe like everyone else, we want to take of ourselves by eating the right kinds of food group for a better happier life. We arrangement for medical doctors and dentals visit to make sure we taking good care of our health. Even when there are cases that is needed for surgery, still we want the best healthcare options. Like everyone else for extreme situation of surgery we seek for a second opinions for our healthcare.

Also we believe what the bible teach a better healthcare for all. Here are some scripture to consider in your personal copy of the bible. Please: Revelation 21:3,4,5 and Isaiah 35:5,6, also Isaiah 33:24; and this scripture is my all time favorite which give us a hope even for our loved ones whom has fallen asleep in death. John 5:28,29 read "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice, and come out, those who did good things to resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of Judgment. jw.org

Answer 6

Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses make use of modern medicine as long as any specific treatment does not violate the teachings of the bible such as the command to abstain from blood.

Answer 7

If required and able yes.