Listen in to Dr Thembie Sitsila (Head — Medical Division) and Dr Caroline Hilton (Lead Medical Consultant) in conversation as they unpack five frequently asked questions about donating blood in our latest episode on The Life Blood Podcast. Topics include blood donation if you have high blood pressure or diabetes, what happens if a patient refuses a blood transfusion, whether people are motivated by free HIV testing when they donate blood, if one can donate if using cannabis, and whether COVID unvaccinated blood products are provided from the Blood Service.
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For information about The Life Blood Podcast, contact Hayley Alie, Hospital Liaison Officer (hayleya@wcbs.org.za).
