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ALL ABOUT BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS

What would you do if you or a loved one were faced with the decision of having a blood transfusion? Are you aware of the benefits and risks involved? Can you donate your own blood? Will substitutes be available soon? What exactly does informed consent mean? And are there alternatives? The answers to these and other important questions will help you to make an informed decision should you ever find yourself in such a predicament. This educational site includes an overview of blood transfusions, facts about blood, terms and definitions, a downloadable brochure, and links to other helpful Web resources.

Tue, 02 May 2000 03:06:23 -0700