The Respectful Refusal: A Guide To Maintaining Boundaries With Jehovah's Witnesses

That jehovah’s witnesses may refuse lifesaving blood transfusions is a morally accepted feature of contemporary medical practice. The principle of respect for. Webthe position of jehovah's witnesses with respect to refusal of donor blood transfusion, based on their personal, deeply held religious beliefs, is well known among.

Webbeliefs and that the refusal of blood transfusions by jehovah's witnesses (jws) is based on beliefs that are irrational. 1 however, after exploring the reasons given by jws, i. Webanna sayburn explores the consent issues that surgeons face when operating on patients who refuse blood transfusions. Surgeons go to work intending to. Webthe doctor should ask those claiming that the patient is one of the jehovah's witnesses to use the time during which the blood transfusion can be postponed to furnish.