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Tell Your Story – Honor Their Sacrifice – Help Save Lives

Tell Your Story – Honor Their Sacrifice – Help Save Lives

by AJWRB Staff | | Patient Narratives & Case Studies, Uncategorized

The Impact of Watchtower’s Blood Policy We are documenting the impact of the Watchtower’s blood transfusion policy on Jehovah’s Witnesses and their families. Our mission is to honor the memory of those who have been affected by or lost their lives due to this policy....
A Life-Threatening Upbringing

A Life-Threatening Upbringing

by AJWRB Staff | | Patient Narratives & Case Studies

By Beninu Andersen I am a 4th generation Jehovah’s Witness who disassociated 18 years ago in 2001. My father was a major figure in the organization—a computer science professor who developed software for translating the New World Translation into Danish and...
Straight from the Doctor

Straight from the Doctor

by AJWRB Staff | | Clinical Guidance & Practice, Hematology & Biomedical Science, JW Crisis Management

Jehovah’s Witnesses and Blood Transfusions: Questions Answered by Dr. John Doyle, MD, PhD This Q&A aims to address common concerns held by Jehovah’s Witnesses about blood transfusions, presented with sensitivity to religious beliefs and grounded in...
Evaluating Transfusion Risk: Clinical Reality vs. Organizational Narrative

Evaluating Transfusion Risk: Clinical Reality vs. Organizational Narrative

by Lee Elder | | JW Crisis Management, Patient Management

A foundational barrier to informed consent among patients affiliated with Jehovah’s Witnesses is the long-standing, organizationally enforced belief that blood transfusions are inherently unsafe—often described as a form of “Russian Roulette.” These fears...
Family Choices, Silent Heroes — Grandpa Gust’s life was saved by his nephew

Family Choices, Silent Heroes — Grandpa Gust’s life was saved by his nephew

by Monica Rodriguez | | Patient Narratives & Case Studies

As a little girl, I observed that my Grandpa Gust had a damaged eye. I was told the story of his accident many times — how he had almost died, but a talented brain surgeon saved his life. However, I never knew the full story … until now. I am a 4th-generation...
Personal Research on Blood Transfusions May Have Saved My Life

Personal Research on Blood Transfusions May Have Saved My Life

by AJWRB Staff | | Patient Narratives & Case Studies

By Tami Davis on September 29, 2019 Before telling you my story, you should know that I was born to Jehovah’s Witness parents and baptized at twelve-years of age. Like all Witnesses, I was well-versed in the No-Blood doctrine. My parents had practice sessions...

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