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Transfusion-free treatment of Jehovah's Witnesses: respecting the autonomous patient's rights.
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Transfusion-free treatment of Jehovah's Witnesses: respecting the autonomous patient's rights.
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- First published October 1, 1998.
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October 01, 1998
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