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Important September 18, 2026 Blood Policy Update: Jehovah’s Witnesses have changed their policy on red cells, plasma, platelets, white cells, autologous blood, and blood donation. Some AJWRB pages still describe the former policy and are being updated. Read the current policy update →
Ray Hemming: The Cost of Questioning the Blood Policy

Ray Hemming: The Cost of Questioning the Blood Policy

by AJWRB Staff | Oct 2, 2026 | Patient Narratives & Case Studies

Ray Hemming, a former Jehovah’s Witness elder, recounts a family medical dilemma and the questions about blood policy that led to his expulsion. His story documents the personal cost of conscientious disagreement and provides historical context for the organization’s 2026 blood-policy changes.

Jehovah’s Witness Blood Policy 2026: Your Choices

by AJWRB Staff | Sep 25, 2026 | Institutional Policy & Watchtower Reform, Bioethics & Medical Ethics, Clinical Guidance & Practice, Medico-Legal Liability & Informed Consent, Patient Management

Written for current Jehovah’s Witnesses, this statement explains the 2026 blood policy changes and supports informed medical choice. Clinicians can share it with patients, and family members with Witness relatives.

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