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Originally Posted by Crustasian
Someone else pointed out that if alcohol has been consumed within the past 24 hours it would be invalidated - is that true?  |
If that was the case , I'd never have been able to give blood. They won't take blood if you turn up drunk , and also not a very good idea to go with a raging hangover (you will probably faint !!!! or throw-up
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They are not going to breathalyze you , so pop along in the afternoon and you will be O.K.
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Originally posted by Crustasian
What if all BMs supplied their blood group somewhere in their personal profile - or is that too intrusive?
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It wouldn't do any harm , but I don't really think it would be practical. The majority of BMs are only out for a few weeks a year , and if blood was needed urgently , who would be able to check all the profiles.
I do think it is a very good idea for BMs living in Phuket to get their name and details on the database , then if there is a "desperate" shortage of blood , the hospital will know who is available.
There is nothing to stop any BM from going along to the hospital one day and donating blood,
you never know , it could be you who needs it next time.