Many people here are probably in this spot: Let's say you were raised a JW and everyone in your family is a JW. You're in an accident, knocked unconscious, and need a blood transfusion. What can be done to make sure you get one and that your family doesn't step in and say, "He's a JW, he doesn't take blood"?
ATTN Medical/ Legal experts: What can be done to make sure you receive a blood transfusion?
by JimmyPage 7 Replies latest jw friends
-
-
Elsewhere
Create your own Emergency Medical Directive and carry it in your wallet. You can also give one to your primary care physician (ensure you keep your Dr's name and phone number in your wallet).
DO NOT CARRY A "NO BLOOD CARD". If you cannot avoid signing one because of the way they have everyone do them together at the meeting... then do it and sign it at the meeting... then take it home and BURN IT.
-
firemanmedic
I think you have forgotten your god given right.If you are one of Jehovah's Witnesses,or if you are not or no longer represent yourself as one of JWs,you getting Blood is up to you and only you. I have seen death up close and personal and it is between you and God only. All the no brain comments about JWs is stupid.What they do is a way of lifeto them like a Mormon,Catholic,Amish,etc.You are an adult and know the risk or the benefits. As a Paramedic,For an Example if you are involved in an accident or a medical event suddenly requiring blood,99 % chance family will not be there in time to interfere. Don't sweat the little stuff my friend.....
-
blondie
There are also forms (legal) for Healthcare proxies.
-
blondie
There are no longer cards signed yearly at the hall, just the WTS version of the healthcare proxy (durable power of attorney) above and a copy is given to the two proxies. So signing the "card" and not putting it in your wallet could be counterproductive.
*** km 12/04 p. 7 New Provision to Assist Us to Abstain From Blood ***Before folding the DPA card, make good-quality photocopies for your health-care agent, alternate health-care agent, and doctor as well as for your own records. You may also want to provide copies for other family members and the congregation secretary. Copies should be single-sided on standard-size (8 1/2″ x 11″) paper, with the DPA card centered on the page. The original DPA card, not a photocopy, should be kept on your person.
-
blondie
I have my husband and my non-jw MIL down as agents. Both are willing and able to stand toe to toe to my jw relatives. My husband has no jw family members, lucky him.
-
JimmyPage
bttt
-
Snoozy
btt