madi.sand

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1. Jehovah's Witness and Blood Refusal in OR

   madi.sand replied to sugarik13's topic in Operating Room

   I'm sorry but as a former JW I know first hand they will not receive that care. JWs are SHUNNED by their friends and family once they are disfellowhsipped. I don't think that hits home with people because it is so strange but many are kicked out of t...

2. Jehovah's Witness and Blood Refusal in OR

   madi.sand replied to sugarik13's topic in Operating Room

   Right I agree but also I think it is important for nurses/HCPs to understand that these patients are in a double bind and acknowledge that they understand the consequences of accepting blood for them and if they choose to do so they will keep it conf...

3. Jehovah's Witness and Blood Refusal in OR

   madi.sand replied to sugarik13's topic in Operating Room

   There is also controversy that many consider Jehovah's Witnesses a cult because if they accept a blood transfusion willingly they are shunned by their family and community so knowing that some may want a transfusion but be too afraid to accept one.