Italy
Italian Supreme Court Upholds the Health-Care Rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses
A recent ruling strengthened our brothers’ right to make decisions regarding their own medical care.
Interview of Luca P. Weltert, M.D.
“There has been a distinct shift toward less transfusions—and not just in regard to Witness patients, of course, but all over the world—because there is increasing evidence that reduced transfusions means a better outcome.”
Interview of Professor Massimo P. Franchi, M.D.
“In my professional career, I thank Jehovah’s Witnesses. They made a traditional doctor like myself consider the possibility and importance of reducing the use of blood.”
Interview of Professor Antonio D. Pinna, M.D.
“I don’t think we can make a differentiation on religious grounds. There are even patients that are not Witnesses that don’t want blood transfusion.”