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September 1, 2011 8:14 pm at 8:14 pm #804649
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Going to the doctor when sick; a Chiyuv (v’nishmartem m’od l’nafshoseichem), or a lack of Bitachon?

As with everything else in this religion, a Machlokes. The famous Ramban in Vayikra says it is a lack of Bitachon. Most other Rishonim (and the Pashtus in the Gemorah) disagree.