Why Would a Patient Use a Traditional HEALER Over a Traditional

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why would a patient use a traditional HEALER over a traditional allopathic physician for a health problem?

• A)Willingness to be available at any time
• B)Use of a unique language that is characteristic of their calling
• C)Exclusive dialogue with the person who is ill
• D)Formal relationship with the patient

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