Transfusion-Alternative Strategies—Simple, Safe, Effective
Increasing concerns about cost, inventory, safety, and adverse outcomes associated with allogeneic blood transfusion have prompted worldwide interest in blood conservation. This award-winning video reviews the clinical strategies for avoiding transfusion in medicine and surgery. (30 minutes)
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Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Accept Blood Transfusions?
There are many misconceptions about Jehovah’s Witnesses and blood transfusions. Learn the facts about our beliefs in this area.
VIDEOS
Transfusion-Alternative Health Care—Meeting Patient Needs and Rights
This video explores the medical, ethical, economic, and legal issues associated with the use of transfusion-alternative strategies. It describes how bloodless medical and surgical techniques can, in a cost-effective manner, meet the needs of patients while respecting their autonomy and informed choice. (28 minutes)
FOR CLINICIANS
Medical Information Packets
Subjects include: Clinical strategies for managing hemorrhage and anemia without blood transfusion, the religious and ethical position of Jehovah’s Witnesses on medical therapy, and the services Witnesses offer to the medical community through their worldwide network of Hospital Liaison Committees.
Hospital Liaison Committee Presentations: What Clinicians Are Saying
Hospital Liaison Committee Presentations: What Clinicians Are Saying
Hear directly from medical professionals how Hospital Liaison Committee presentations have positively impacted their clinical practice.
FOR CLINICIANS
Hospital Liaison Committee (HLC)
Contact local representatives who provide free assistance to clinicians treating Jehovah’s Witnesses.
