A patient practices a religious fast and cannot take oral medications during the day. How should the dentist respond?
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Correct answer: Time medications around the patient’s fasting periods
Accommodating the patient’s religious practices while maintaining clinical safety demonstrates cultural sensitivity. Adjusting timing is often feasible.
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