Which kinds of medical care did Christian Scientists commonly use according to the church’s teachings?

Christian Scientists are not required by their church to practice faith healing exclusively. While the denomination emphasizes the cure of disease through prayer as a central element of its theology, members frequently utilize various forms of conventional medical care.1

According to church teachings and practices, members commonly:

• Employ the services of dentists for dental care and optometrists for eye care.1
• Seek the assistance of physicians for specific physical needs, such as setting broken bones or delivering babies.1
• Comply with public health laws, including immunization requirements and quarantine regulations, particularly when religious exemptions are not available.1

For those seeking nursing support, the church encourages members to utilize Christian Science sanitariums or to receive home care from a Christian Science nurse.1