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A general guide to blood transfusion: information for patients and families
Patients, families and carers are vital care team members, and access to relevant and timely information supports informed decision making.
The Blood Watch Program has developed and sourced resources specifically designed to support this process as it relates to the use of blood and blood products.
- Organisation:
- Clinical Excellence Commission
- Topic:
- Surgery, Blood and blood vessels
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- February 2025
- Last reviewed:
- May 2026
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