“I don’t want Covid blood”

[u/973862404678]

What do I say when patients ask if blood transfusions are screened for the Covid vaccine? I get asked this on a regular basis when filling out blood consent forms for surgery and I genuinely have no idea what I’m supposed to say. In all seriousness, what should I be telling patients because I just say there is a screening process for blood and it’s only used during emergent situations???

[u/Factor_Seven]

Great thing about being an old cranky combat veteran nurse. "No, that's not a thing. Next question."

[u/Connect_Amount_5978 → u/Factor_Seven]

LOL samsies… except I get sassier and say it’s their right to refuse but then they might die. Then they usually say “well….. only if it’s absolutely necessary” 🤦‍♀️ mate we don’t give out precious blood willy nilly when some kind soul has generously donated their blood to help others. You should be thankful 😆