High Court in Ireland discharges orders for Jehovah's Witness patient's blood transfusion after regaining mental capacity.
High Court in Ireland discharges orders allowing blood transfusion for Jehovah's Witness patient. The patient, initially unable to make informed decisions due to a serious road traffic accident, improved and regained mental capacity, rendering previous orders unnecessary. Family refused consent due to religious reasons, but the hospital sought orders to fulfill constitutional obligations towards patients.
April 17, 2024
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