Patient-directed Blood Donations

Summary

The bill would obligate blood banks to follow a licensed doctor’s order for a patient’s own blood or a specific donor’s blood, and require hospitals that work with blood banks to allow such donations when medically appropriate. It also permits reasonable administrative fees and sets rules for reserving, releasing, or returning unused units, while maintaining all existing safety standards. The measure aims to give patients more control over their blood supply without compromising safety.

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