Medical School Interview Question - Jehovah’s Witnesses [Transfusing Blood]

Medical School Interview UK - Medical Ethics - Jehovah’s Witnesses

TIMESTAMPS:
0:15 - Introduction
0:35 - Objectives
1:00 - Important points to consider when treating a Jehovah’s Witness
1:45 - Origins of the ethical legal debate
2:23 - Power of Attorney (LPA)
3:06 - Advanced Directive
3:48 - Allowable fractions of blood
5:00 - Transfusing blood for a Jehovah’s Witness - FOR
6:57 - Transfusing blood for a Jehovah’s Witness - AGAINST
10:30 - Real-life case study
12:06 - Model Answer
16:31 - Conclusion

Hello again future medical students! In this video we discuss how the 4 core pillars of medical ethics apply to special situations: specifically, Jehovah’s Witnesses and blood transfusion. This is a common interview scenario!

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Presenter: Dr Hannah Pierce
Intro/Extro: Mr Andres Mandol-Wiens

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Medical School Interview UK - Medical Ethics - Jehovah’s Witnesses