Patient question
When preparing for a cardiovascular intervention consultation, how should I express religious or personal restrictions on blood transfusion in advance?
Answer reviewed by Liu Jihong, Chief Physician
Professional answer
Before a plan is made, clearly tell the care team and specify which arrangements you accept or do not accept, avoiding vague wording that could be understood differently. Ask the team to explain how these restrictions will affect the available options and how they will be handled in an emergency, and have the discussion documented in the medical record. Whether specific requests can be accommodated must be evaluated by the facility performing the procedure.