A complication during a scheduled surgery means that a child patient is heavily bleeding and needs a blood transfusion. However the patient is a Jehovah's witness and the parents do not want the child to have a blood transfusion. What do you do?

Cannot do anything against the parents will as they have to give consent to anything that happens to the child. Obviously cannot wake up the child to check for competence as it is an emergency situation. So all you can really do is just advise the parents the implications of what will happen to their child if they do not allow the blood transfusion to happen. Mention that the child is at a severe risk of death.

Related Medical School Preparation Mentoring answers

All answers ▸

What are your two greatest weaknesses?


What is the best way to prepare for medical school interviews?


How can I prepare for my medical school interview?


What should I say during an interview to make me look better to a medical school?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences