Ethical Issues and Their Religious and Historical Basis for the Objection of Jehovah's Witnesses to Blood Transfusion Therapy

Name: Ethical Issues and Their Religious and Historical Basis for the Objection of Jehovah's Witnesses to Blood Transfusion Therapy
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ISBN: 9780773465428

ISBN-10: 0773465421

ISBN-13: 9780773465428

Edition: 2004

Authors: Andre Carbonneau

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List price: $99.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Edwin Mellen Press, The
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Preface
Introduction: The 'Informed Doctor' Approach	p. 1
Jehovah's Witnesses and Blood Transfusion
The Basis for their Objection to Blood Transfusions	p. 3
Overview of the use of Blood in Medicine	p. 25
Effective Alternatives	p. 63
A Profound Religious Belief	p. 77
Ethical and Legal Issues Raised by the Objection
New Principles and Rules	p. 87
The 'Life is sacred' Principle	p. 91
The Principle of Autonomy	p. 105
The Rule of Informed Consent (or refusal)	p. 115
When Traditional Rules are Not Enough	p. 127
'Informed Doctor' - Better Equipped to Respect Patient's Beliefs	p. 137
Conclusion	p. 141
Documents	p. 143
Bibliography	p. 145
Index	p. 171
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