New FDA Rules Will Allow Patients To Donate Blood After Hospital Discharge Provided They Give Consent Before Transfusion
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For years, he couldn't donate at the blood center where he worked. Under new FDA rules, now he can.
Good afternoon! As we all know, the health of a person depends on the blood they donate to help those in need. Donating blood should not be seen as something to do only by those with certain characteristics but anyone can become a hero by giving their best efforts to help. There have been several developments in blood donation policy that has benefited people all over the world. One such development is the new Federal Drug Administration rules. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed changes to the new policy as of Jan. 1, 2013, which will enable patients who received blood transfusions in hospitals or nursing homes to donate blood and help to replenish the national blood supply again after each of these patients are discharged from a hospital, provided they meet specific criteria.
The FDA claims that there is an emergency in the availability of blood donations due to recent surges in the rate of transfusion-related events nationwide, leading to reports of patients dying after receiving blood and heart attack or stroke within one hour of being discharged from a hospital, or even less than one day later. The agency also pointed out that, as a direct result of the current shortage of new blood donors, bone marrow transplant patients may die as a result of not having enough donor blood available for the necessary treatment. The proposal calls for all new medical or surgical procedures to include the patient's consent before any blood donations are taken. Also, in cases where the patient did not give their consent to a blood transfusion, the hospital may immediately be required to obtain an authorization or consent prior to giving a transfusion. It also requires all state governors to develop policies on how to protect patients and their families should they suffer any harm or injury related to blood processing.
Under new FDA rules, now he can for years, he couldn't donate at the blood center where he worked. The reason was because he had not received his first blood transfusion since 1964 when he was a teenager. This meant that under new FDA rules, he could no longer donate blood. All those who suffered due to this shortage of blood supply would be able to get new life with the help of people such as him who would once again donate some of their valuable blood to the community to save lives. They should never forget how much it has impacted their well-being. He decided not to let the shortage of blood affect him anymore by simply making sure he is well informed about any changes that might occur so that he can make the best decision to serve others.
This development in policy is one of its kind and will surely bring positive results for everyone involved. It shows us how even though there were challenges, new policies have been created to improve people's lives. By doing this, more and more lives shall be saved and better care will be provided for those that need it most. What are your thoughts? Do you agree or disagree with the news in regard to bone marrow transplant patients who may die if there isn't enough donor blood available? Please share your comments below!
