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| − | '''Blood donation''' is the process of giving [[blood]] to be used for medical purposes, including [[blood transfusion]]s. Some blood donors are able to give | + | '''Blood donation''' is the process of giving [[blood]] to be used for medical purposes, including [[blood transfusion]]s. Some blood donors are able to give blood [[platelet]]s by [[apheresis]]; the process is lengthier (around two hours per donation) but can be undertaken every four weeks, rather than around three times a year for regular donation. |
Some religious groups such as [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] do not agree with the donation or receipt of blood for conscientious reasons. | Some religious groups such as [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] do not agree with the donation or receipt of blood for conscientious reasons. | ||
Revision as of 21:32, December 19, 2008
Blood donation is the process of giving blood to be used for medical purposes, including blood transfusions. Some blood donors are able to give blood platelets by apheresis; the process is lengthier (around two hours per donation) but can be undertaken every four weeks, rather than around three times a year for regular donation.
Some religious groups such as Jehovah's Witnesses do not agree with the donation or receipt of blood for conscientious reasons.
Further information
US & Canada: http://www.bloodcenters.org/aboutblood/bloodfacts.htm
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