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

Utah health care facilities may soon allow patients to supply their own blood for procedures under a new bill that passed the state House unanimously.
The bill prevents health providers from blocking personal blood supplies in emergencies and exempts hospitals from liability for complications.
The American Red Cross expressed concerns, stating that directed donations carry greater risks than community blood systems.
Medical experts assert that requests for specific donors lack scientific backing and offer no public health benefit.

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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

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