In the midst of the activity, as patients requiring urgent care enter the hospital, physicians may not stop to relate to the patients' beliefs and morals. However, understanding the beliefs of a patient benefits the doctor-patient relationship. The doctor feels more confident in knowing his patient's needs, and the added insight into a patient's religion allows the patient to feel secure in knowing that he has someone who can help him feel better within the confines of his belief.
Different treatments exist for each illness and, of course, for each patient.
But different religions place special restrictions on certain treatments. For example, there are a variety of opinions about blood transfusions and organ donations. When asked about the Roman Catholic perspective towards blood transfusions and organ donations, Pastor Michael McGarry answered that the church was in favor of these procedures. However, according to Rabbi Yehuda Ferris, the Jewish do not support these treatments. A physician might disagree if a patient was to forego these treatments to adhere to his religious beliefs.