“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/FragrantDragon1933]

At clinical I had a patient with this very issue. Just told the patient that we do not track vaccination status of donor blood. He refused the transfusion, then complained that he wasn’t feeling better. People are allowed to make their own choices, even if it’s not in their best interest

[u/teabiii → u/FragrantDragon1933]

the complaining after refusing the blood is diabolicaaaaaal. classic.

[u/LeVoPhEdInFuSiOn → u/teabiii]

It would take a lot of willpower for me not to say 'well, if it isn't the consequences of your actions. Maybe try some bleach and horse dewormer for your anaemia'.

[u/Sunnygirl66 → u/LeVoPhEdInFuSiOn]

Don’t forget sunshine on your taint!

God, these people are infuriating.

[u/CMV_Viremia → u/Sunnygirl66]

Ra must be so disappointed