Phil Ethics in the Healthcare Profession

Phil Ethics in the Healthcare Profession

Introduction

Charlene is a Jehovah's Witness. She suffered from a serious car accident due to which her life is in danger. The only way in which she can be saved is by blood transfusion; however, according to her beliefs she cannot get the blood transfusion done. As she is a Jehovah's Witness, blood transfusion is equivalent to eating blood. This practice is prohibited according to Bible, which is why, she does not believe in this practice. Keeping in mind her condition, the doctors have performed the blood transfusion and her life is ...