Abstract
We report the first documented case of the use of peripheral blood stem cell autografting in the treatment of a Jehovah's Witness with acute myeloblastic leukemia. This case illustrates the complex ethical and clinical issues that arise in the treatment of such patients.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
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Christianity*
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Ethics, Medical*
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Humans
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Jehovah's Witnesses*
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Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / blood
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Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / drug therapy*
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Leukocyte Count
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Male
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Minors
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Personal Autonomy
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Platelet Count
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Remission Induction