re: NZ Parents refuse vaccinated blood for life-saving surgery on their baby

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Jehovah Witnesses say 'hello'....often won't even if it's their own blood.

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That’s the situation I’ve encountered at work over the years

For some…an emergency court order was obtained so the child could get the blood

For the others….once the dr said they would get a court order the parents usually change their mind and agree as long as their family isn’t told the child got blood

If it is someone over 18….the hospital has no other choice but to let the person die.

If all situations they will exhaust any other way as to try and prolong life without blood if they can.