Blood transfusion

Do I have a condition that means I will need regular blood transfusions?

Can you tell me more about blood transfusions?

How many blood transfusions will I need to have?

Will having a blood transfusion affect me later in life?

Are there any support organisations in my local area?

I can't have some/any types of blood transfusions because they go against my beliefs. What alternative treatments can I have?

Why have you decided to offer me this particular type of treatment?

What are the pros and cons of this treatment?

What will it involve?

How will it help me? What effect will it have on my symptoms and everyday life? What sort of improvements might I expect?

How long will it take to have an effect?

Are there any risks with this treatment?

Are there other treatments I could have instead?

Where can I (and my family/carers) find more information?

What will happen if I choose not to have the treatment you have offered?

What side effects might I get?

What should I do if I get any side effects? (For example, who should I contact?)

Are there any long-term effects of having this treatment?

What can I/we do as carer(s) to help and support the person who needs a blood transfusion?

Is there any additional support that I/we as carer(s) might benefit from or be entitled to?

When should I start to feel better and what should I do if I don't start to feel better by then?

Does the length/dose of my current treatment need to be changed?

Can I still donate blood and organs after I have had a blood transfusion?