Jehova’s Witness Resources

Jehovah’s Witness Resources

NH procedure – Blood – Patients who Refuse Blood / Blood Products (intranet only)

CLINICAL STRATEGIES TO AVOID BLOOD TRANSFUSION in a simple , safe and effective manner.

Resources include:

Clinical Strategies to Avoid Blood Transfusion
Clinical Strategies for avoiding and controlling hemorrhage and anaemia without blood transfusion in surgical patients
Clinical Strategies for Avoiding and Controlling Hemorrhage and Anemia Without Blood Transfusion in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinical Strategies for Managing Acute Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Anemia Without Blood Transfusion
Clinical strategies for managing Hemorrhage and anaemia without blood transfusion in Critically Ill patients

Also available from NH – Massive Transfusion (intranet only)

Hospital Liaison Committees for Jehovah’s Witnesses a global network to support clinicians treating Witness patients. This document outlines the services available to clinicians and institutions.

Religious and Ethical Position on Medical Therapy and Related Matters a summary of the official position of Jehovah’s Witnesses on health care, on the use of their own blood in the course of procedures, and on the clinical use of derivatives of primary blood components. Watch Videos.

Treatment options and medical and ethical considerations for clinicians who treat Jehovah’s Witnesses

- Transfusion-Alternative Strategies—Simple, Safe, Effective
- Transfusion-Alternative Health Care—Meeting Patient Needs and Rights

Contact Local Representative of the Hospital Liaison Committee Network in your country. This free service is available 24 hours a day to healthcare professionals who treat Witness patients.
- 0414 842 827 / +61 2-8006-5449 Hospital Information Services (Australia)

FLOWCHART intranet only Jehovah’s Witnesses Do Not Accept

CONTACT Office of Public advocate – 1300 309 337