The blood transfusion, a story of donations
Romanacce, I.
Revue de l'Infirmiere 177: 16-17
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1293-8505 PMID: 22372104 Document Number: 658022
An anonymous and voluntary gesture, which is precious, even vital for the recipient whose health is seriously under threat, blood donation is an act of solidarity between humans. A gift of this precious, vital liquid--blood--to another self. Sustained by a powerful research dynamic, blood transfusion is a relatively recent practice which is based on a complex compatibility system.
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