A Miami hospital is opening a clinic for patients opposed to receiving blood transfusions.
The clinic will open Thursday in the Ryder Trauma Center at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
Hospital officials say some patients oppose receiving blood transfusions because of religious convictions, safety concerns or other personal reasons. The techniques used in the clinic include performing minimally invasive procedures or storing supplies of a patient's own blood to use during surgery or transfusions.
Officials say the clinic will be run by medical teams specialized in bloodless surgical techniques.
The clinic also will be open Nov. 6 and Dec. 11. Potential patients seeking more information may call 305-585-1052.
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