Ethical Dilemmas in Caring for Jehovah’s Witness Patients

It’s time for another chat about medical ethics. Some of the most frequently asked questions about medical ethics involve careing for patients that practice the Jehovah’s Witness faith. 

This week our host, Dr. Steven Bradley does a deep dive into some of the ethical dilemmas that physicians and healthcare providers may face with this patient population. We start at the very beginning to provide insight into the religious beliefs of this organization. Hopefully this conversation answers questions you didn’t even know you had!

• What happens if you transfuse a Jehovah’s Witness patient?
• Can you transfuse a child without their parent’s consent?
• Is it ethical to perform cardiac surgery on a Jehovah’s Witness? What about a heart transplant?
• How do you refer to these patients? JW? Jehovah’s Witness? 

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