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Re: Jehovah's Witnesses - blood policy changesFrom: Garry Siegel (garrys@mindspring.com)Tue Jan 9 19:46:08 2001
I have them and then their >husband/significant other/mother what have you sign it." I then promptly >go on about my business as best I can. I don't have time to waste worrying >about these things. > >If a doctor/CNM feels strongly that they do not want to assume >responsibility for a patient who will refuse blood, then I believe they have >the right, and responsibility to send the patient on down the road. > >Kevin Dew, MD >OB/GYN >Bardstown, KY > Kevin: Philosophy aside, I like and agree with your approach. It may sound arrogant and cruel and uncaring, but it is a real world solution. I don't see me spending countless amounts of my time (very valuable to me and my family) figuratively beating my head against the wall trying to convince someone to get blood, take antibiotics, etc. State the facts, have a two way conversation, and make a recommendation, and document it. If they disagree, so be it. If I can't live with their decision, they can properly go elsewhere if it isn't an emergency that obligate me to care for them. It has been a while since I've had a JW patient (maybe that's why ;)), but when the issue came up, I told them outright that I would have a bit of trouble not using blood if deemed lifesaving, but never had to do it against anyone's wishes. Kevin and I will don our flame retardant suits now. Garry
-- Garry E. Siegel, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Roswell, GA Private Practice
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