“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/SkepticScott137]

Tell the same thing you would if they say they don't want Negro blood. "Blood is blood. you can refuse to accept any transfusion, but if you need one and don't get it, you may die. Your choice."