Blood transfusions and Jehovah's Witnesses.

Jehovah's Witnesses and blood transfusions.

Jehovah's Witnesses and autonomy: honouring the refusal of blood transfusions.

This paper explores the scriptural and theological reasons given by Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) to refuse blood transfusions. Julian Savulescu and Richard W Momeyer argue that informed consent should be based on rational beliefs and that the refusal of blood transfusions by JWs is irrational, but after examining the reasons given by JWs, I challenge the claim that JW beliefs are irrational. I als...

New Blood Transfusions in Shock

In this article the differences between blood bank 8...'1d normal blood is shown. The danger of massive blood transfusion specially in shocked patient is discussed. The importance of warm blood, correction of acidosis with ventilation and bicarbonate, and the use of fresh plasma to compensate the reduction of coagulation factors are mentioned. The value of acid­phosphaite-dexterose (APD) as sto...

A point of contention: the scriptural basis for the Jehovah's Witnesses' refusal of blood transfusions.

A point of contention: the scriptural basis for the Jehovah's Witnesses' refusal of blood transfusions." (2002). I. Introduction It is questionable whether the " Christian Community " has ever been truly unified. Even very early references to the community, such as the " Apostolic Council " (Acts 15:1—35), attest to conflict and debate within the community. Over the centuries there have been ma...

COVID-19 pandemic: Challenges and approaches in blood transfusions

One of the goals of the Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization is to provide adequate healthy blood and reduce the risk of various viral and bacterial transmission infections. With the removal of alternative blood donation, all blood units and blood products are provided through voluntary blood donation in Iran. The Blood Transfusion Organization screens the donated blood according to standard ...