Consent to transfusion - Irish Blood Transfusion Service

THE LEGAL DOCTRINE OF
INFORMED CONSENT:
THE BASIC PRINCIPLES
The Legislative Principle of Autonomy and
Freedom of Religious Belief
S. 4 (2) of the Health Act 1953:
“Any person who avails himself of any service
provided under this Act shall not be under any
obligation to submit himself or any person for whom
he is responsible to a health examination or treatment
which is contrary to the teaching of his religion.”