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Everything you need to understand bloodless medicine and create your Directive.
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What is bloodless medicine?
Evidence-based care that avoids donor blood transfusion. Endorsed by the WHO. Practiced worldwide.
UnderstandWhat is a Directive?
A legal document that tells doctors which blood products you accept and refuse.
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Understand your choices
Your Directive involves 10 blood products and procedures. Learn what each one is, why people accept or refuse, and what alternatives exist.
Primary Components
Blood Fractions
Autologous Procedures
How-to guides
Create your Directive
End-to-end walkthrough, ~10 minutes
Before your surgery
Pre-surgery preparation checklist
Set up emergency access
iPhone & Android lock screen setup
Make blood choices
Understand and decide on each item
Talk to your doctor
How to discuss your choices with providers
Read the wallet card
For providers encountering the card
Get AI feedback
Discuss your choices with an AI assistant