stimulate critical thinking on the diverse health practices and beliefs of various cultural groups in the United States. Read the case study provided at the end of Chapter 5. Based on what you read, answer the following questions:
What are the various ways in which religion can affect the understanding of illness?
How did the Cohens’ Hasidic belief system affect Judy’s treatment?
What are some of the main tenets of Hasidic Judaism?
Do you believe that the Cohens should have been required to have genetic testing done?
Do you think the Cohens mishandled Judy’s illness?