Theoretical and Legal Perspective on Alternatives to Blood Transfusion and Religious Freedom in Brazil

Authors

  • David Elias Cardoso Câmara Federal University of Maranhão
  • Pedro Nilson Moreira Viana
  • Edith Maria Barbosa Ramos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7764/RLDR.17.175

Keywords:

Right to life, blood transfusion, Jehovah's Witness;, Autonomy of the will

Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyze the theme of the right to life within the scope of fundamental rights to understand the implications of the right to freedom of belief of people who profess the Jehovah's Witness religion, the autonomy of the patient's will and the refusal of medical procedures. involving blood transfusion. To achieve such results, this article used the inductive method, with qualitative methodology. With regard to technical procedures, bibliographical and documentary research was carried out.

Published

2023-12-31