Friday, January 13, 2012
FACTOID FRIDAY
People of the Jehovah’s Witness denomination of Christianity don’t believe in receiving blood transfusions, even in life-or-death emergencies. This includes stores of their own blood taken in preparation for major surgery. They believe the act of ingesting blood is a violation of God’s law according to the Bible, and those who receive a transfusion may face expulsion from the religion. Blood products such as albumin or immunoglobulins are not absolutely prohibited and may be left to personal discretion. 

FACTOID FRIDAY

People of the Jehovah’s Witness denomination of Christianity don’t believe in receiving blood transfusions, even in life-or-death emergencies. This includes stores of their own blood taken in preparation for major surgery. They believe the act of ingesting blood is a violation of God’s law according to the Bible, and those who receive a transfusion may face expulsion from the religion. Blood products such as albumin or immunoglobulins are not absolutely prohibited and may be left to personal discretion. 

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    This issue is one of the more difficult problems that many doctors have to deal with when it comes to medical ethics…...
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    Nursing ethics :)
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