Utah Republicans push to let patients supply their own blood as vaccine concerns linger

Health care facilities in Utah would be required to let patients bring their own blood or choose their own donor for medical procedures under legislation gaining momentum in Utah. Hospitals and blood collectors currently have broad discretion to decide whether it’s safe and feasible for a patient to use their own blood or that of a chosen donor. Many facilities saw a rise in requests during the COVID-19 pandemic due to concerns about vaccine transmission that medical professionals say are unfounded. The bill’s Republican sponsor argued patients should have the choice to use blood from people they trust, rather than go through blood banks. But the American Red Cross says it’s less safe.

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