Essay on No Blood Transfusion for Jehovah's Witnesses

1. Introduction Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and support in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations. Their job is to take care of patients in the best of their abilities, save lives, and make a difference in the world by helping those in need. I chose this topic because I personally find nursing an incredible

Jehovah’s Witnesses Gary Davis University of Phoenix REL334/World Religious Traditions II Dr. Devon Smith January 10, 2007 Jehovah’s Witnesses Jehovah's Witnesses get their name from Jehovah, which is English version of the name given for God in the Hebrew Scriptures. The word Witnesses is taken from the passage in Isaiah 43:10 “Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord..." Jehovah's Witnesses are a high strength religious group that requires a major

22-year Caucasian female Jehovah’s Witness, 28 week pregnant came to the emergency room in Australia, with a history of fever for 1 week, fatigue, extensive bruising, nose and gum bleeding. The patient was pregnant with her third child, and had 2 other children aged 2 and 4 years at home. The patient worked in the bank and was the primary breadwinner of the family as her husband was disabled after a motor vehicle accident and could not work. Laboratory tests revealed a white blood cell count of 76.2

person’s cultural beliefs may have a large impact on their healthcare decisions. Jehovah's witnesses believe in living their life following God’s teachings from the Bible. Life is sacred in the eyes of God, therefore abortions and assisted reproductive technologies may not be acceptable. Jehovah's witnesses, do not accept blood transfusions. Modest dress attire is important, but has no effect on the decisions of a Jehovah's Witness. With any decision being made, one must be sure the decision will not

books of Genesis and Acts in the Bible hold passages that Jehovah’s Witnesses feel are key in their beliefs on not receiving blood transfusions (Ethics, 2009). For the medical community this is a difficult issue to deal with and relate to. Saving lives is what healthcare is about and blood transfusions assist in that. For some, however, blood transfusions are not an option. Although denial of life saving measures such as blood transfusions may not be ideal for members of healthcare, it is an important

Beliefs about blood: Blood Transfusion: They refuse to accept blood transfusions and do not allow them to be given to their children. This is based upon four passages in the Bible which prohibit the consuming of blood:      Genesis 9:4 "But flesh (meat) with...blood...ye shall not eat"      Leviticus 17:12-14 "...No soul of you shall eat blood...whosoever eateth it shall be cut off"      Acts 15:29

Jehovah’s Witness and Blood Transfusion Ruta Urbstaite Framingham State University Abstract The purpose of this paper is to identify the characteristics, values and beliefs of Jehovah’s Witness group. It will discuss their reasoning for refusal to accept blood transfusions. The paper will elaborate on the best approach to offer appropriate care, advice and education while treating patients with respect in regards to their religious beliefs. British Journal of Nursing (2009) suggests

implement proper treatment and advocacy for vulnerable patients. Jehovah’s witness’ are a clear example where religious beliefs interfere with appropriate and adequate healthcare from doctors and nurses. This is because their beliefs are often in stark contrast with a doctor or nurses’ obligations as a healthcare provider (Henderson, 2005). An ethical and legal dilemma is created when a Jehovah’s witness refusal for blood transfusions puts a patient’s freedom and autonomy regarding medical intervention

discusses an article on blood transfusion, which is a major ethical issue. The second part of the paper examines ethically uncertain situation in which the nurse is faced with a decision and action focused problems. Through the application of appropriate guidelines, including the moral and ethical principles, the American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics for nurses, and literature review, discusses how the scenarios presented should be appropriately resolved. Blood Transfusion – A Bioethical Issue

decrease in oxygen saturation and abdominal distension. Abdominal radiograph indicated free air in abdomen. When obtaining the consent for surgery, the parents refuse the use of blood or blood products, because both of them were Jehovah’s Witness. However, it is impossible for the baby to survive without blood transfusion during the surgery (Meadow et al., 2010). There are no absolute rights or wrongs to this case, which is based on a synthesis of other actual clinical scenarios. The aim of this essay