"Only Melchizedek Priesthood holders may administer to the sick or afflicted. Normally two or more priesthood holders administer to the sick, but one may perform both the anointing and the sealing alone if necessary. …
"Brethren should administer to the sick at the request of the sick person or of those who are vitally concerned so the blessing will be according to their faith."
Handbook 2: Administering the Church (2010), 20.6.1.
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