In fact, bloodless treatments developed to help Witness patients are now being used to benefit all in the community. In many countries, any patient can now choose to avoid blood-transfusion risks, such as blood-borne diseases, immune-system reactions, and human errors. Myth: Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that faith will heal a person’s ailments.

History shows that early Christians refused to consume whole blood or even to use it for medical reasons. Why does God command us to abstain from blood? There are sound medical reasons to avoid blood transfusions. More important, though, God commands that we abstain from blood because what it represents is sacred to him.—

Apr 8, 2013 · Jehovah’s Witnesses obey the Bible’s command to abstain from blood. Find out what some in the medical community, including doctors, are saying.

A summary of the official position of Jehovah’s Witnesses on medical matters, covering treatments like abortion, blood transfusions, reproductive technology, and vaccines.

Quality Alternatives to Transfusion You might feel, ‘Transfusions are hazardous, but are there any high-quality alternatives?’ A good question, and note the word “quality.” Everyone, including Jehovah’s Witnesses, wants effective medical care of high quality. Dr. Grant E. Steffen noted two key elements: “Quality medical care is the capacity of the elements of that care to achieve ...

Jehovah’s Witnesses value life and actively seek quality medical care for themselves and their children. They accept the vast majority of medical treatments, including surgical and anesthetic procedures, devices, and techniques, as well as hemostatic and therapeutic agents. However, Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that allogeneic blood transfusion (i.e., whole blood, red blood …

Strategies for managing patients without blood transfusion. Jehovah’s Witnesses’ beliefs and ethics on medical treatment. The Hospital Liaison Committee Network.

There are over half a million Jehovah’s Witnesses in the United States who do not accept blood transfusions. The number of Witnesses and those associated with them is increasing.

And, in discussing the medical aspects of blood transfusion, we have demonstrated that the position Jehovah’s Witnesses take can be accommodated medically. Case histories prove that in most instances skilled, courageous doctors can successfully treat Witness patients without employing blood.

Articles on bloodless medicine and surgery from peer-reviewed medical journals. Official resource for clinicians who treat Jehovah’s Witnesses.