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In what situation is a doctor allowed to go to the hospital to work on a patient on Shabbos? And is he allowed to take pay for his work?

In general a doctor needs to be in contact with a competent Rav for general guidelines for the multiple and constant Shaylos that relate to Shabbos and Yom Tov.…

My baby has a rash and I have been told by the doctor to put on cream 4 times a day, can I put it on Shabbos?

This is permitted in this case. One is not allowed to use lotion on an adult as a medical treatment. However if it is not as a medical treatment,…

My wife is expecting and was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. The doctor said she should monitor her glucose levels 4 times every single day, including Shabbos. May she prick herself (שחיטה) and squeeze out blood (דש) and use the electronic blood reader, 4 times on Shabbos?

Please see here for answer.

Are lifting weights and stretching, done for enjoyment, completely Assur on Shabbos? I have a designated routine that I’ve been doing specifically on Shabbos, so it is not like my regular weekday workout.

There are multiple issues with exercising on Shabbos. Even if done for enjoyment and using a different routine than during the week, one should still refrain. See here for additional…

For heartburn/acid reflux, may one chew Tums with letters on Shabbos? If not, what should one do?

Swallowing pills with letters isn’t a problem. The issue is eating where it breaks before swallowing. However, tums are a problem due to taking medication on Shabbos. It is permissible…