The curiously interesting question of whether a Jew, on the point of death, should refuse an infusion of Gentile blood if he knows that such an operation can save him is arousing great discussion. In the London hospital lies a Jew, whose name the press does not mention, who refuses to allow steps to be taken that may save his life.
The donor, a member of the London Blood Transfusion Service, was asked today to come to this hospital so that the transfusion might be made. The patient, on learning that the donor was not a Jew, flatly refused to submit to the transfusion, saying he would not allow Gentile blood to flow in his veins.
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