August 24, 2010 Blood transfusions should not go ahead without informed consent ...

Two legal experts argue on bmj.com today that informed consent should be obtained from competent patients before blood transfusions takes place. Anne-Maree Farrell and Margaret Brazier, both from ...

The blood given in a transfusion must be compatible with your blood type. Your blood will be tested to determine if it’s A, B, AB, or O, and if it’s Rh positive or Rh negative.

Blood transfusions should not go ahead without informed consent, experts say Date: August 24, 2010 Source: BMJ-British Medical Journal Summary: Two legal experts argue in a new article that ...