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Preoperative considerations for Jehovah's Witness patients: a clinical guide
Christina Chae1, Obianuju Okocha, BobbieJean Sweitzer
1Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
Jehovah's Witnesses have religious beliefs that preclude transfusion of blood products and certain medical interventions. This presents a unique dilemma and ethical challenge to healthcare providers, especially in a surgical setting.
Recent Findings:
The growing number of followers of this faith warrants a deeper look at the ethical, legal, and clinical implications of their beliefs. Advances in patient blood management now allow timely optimization before surgery.
Summary:
Anticipating the challenges associated with managing and optimizing patients who refuse blood products allows for more favorable outcomes in the preoperative period.
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