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Tag: Hippocratic Oath

Jehovah’ss Witnesses and refusal of blood products

Posted on June 9, 2016 by admin

Members of the Christian sect Jehovah’s Witnesses do not accept blood transfusion.  This restriction is mandated by the religious doctrine and has been in existence since 1945.  The rationale is that life is God given and that human agency shouldn’t intervene in its termination. Hence, in all medical situations, including emergencies, the faithful are prohibited…

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