The Amish Don’t Go to Doctors or Hospitals: True or False?
The Amish Don’t Go to Doctors or Hospitals: True or False?
False.
Though many Amish are likely to treat ailments with natural or traditional approaches first, they generally have no problem with seeking modern medical care when the situation warrents.
For financial or holistic reasons, the Amish may be less likely to seek out professional help than the non-Amish, especially with minor ailments or injuries. Generally, the more conservative the district, the more likely they are to rely on their own home treatments first, using doctors and hospitals only as a last resort.
Is there such a thing as an Amish doctor or an Amish hospital?
The Amish end their formal educations at the eight grade and professional degrees are not pursued, so the Amish would not be adequately schooled to become a doctor. There are, however, non-Amish doctors who specialize in treating the Amish.
There are also hospitals and other facilities with a decidedly Amish clientele, such as the Clinic for Special Children in Strasburg, Pennsylvania; the Mount Eaton Care Center in Mount Eaton, Ohio; and the Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg, Ohio.
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Well, some Amish really avoid seeking medical care. I have been reading about the Swartzentruben Amish, who appear to most conservative of the Amish. Know anything about this group?
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