A Right Not to Know: Blood Products, and Surrogate Decision Making for a Jehovah’s Witness Patient

The American Journal of Bioethics 2026

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Authors: Karen Smith, Adrienne Jones-Adamczyk, Lexi C. White
DOI: 10.1080/15265161.2025.2594405
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References: 7

Abstract

This case (Tarzian 2026) involves several important medical and ethical discussion points in the care of a Jehovah’s Witness patient who is planning to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy. For t...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ethics and bioethics in healthcare Medical and Health Sciences Research Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
The American Journal of Bioethics
Volume
26
Issue
1
Pages
129–131
Publication date
2 January 2026
Language
EN