Tag #Patient Choice

What are the immediate implications of Utah's "Bring Your Own Blood" bill for the state's healthcare system and blood supply?

Utah's House unanimously passed a bill allowing patients to use their own blood or blood from a chosen donor for medical procedures. This overrides hospital discretion, except in emergencies, and hospitals won't be liable for resulting injuries or deaths. The bill's sponsor, an anti-vaccine activist, argues it increases patient choice, despite concerns from the American Red Cross and medical professionals.