Patient-directed blood donations are allowed for named patients, with specific rules for fees and emergency use.

The Patient Directed Blood Donation Act allows patients to provide autologous or directed donations if ordered by a licensed physician. Blood banks and hospitals must comply with these orders if medically appropriate and logistically feasible. The act authorizes hospitals and blood banks to charge reasonable fees for administrative costs. Reserved units must be kept for the named patient until no longer needed or medically appropriate, at which point they may revert to general inventory. In emergencies, reserved units may be used for other patients if no suitable alternative is available.

Patient-directed blood donations are allowed for named patients, with specific rules for fees and emergency use.

The Patient Directed Blood Donation Act allows patients to provide autologous or directed donations if ordered by a licensed physician. Blood banks and hospitals must comply with these orders if medically appropriate and logistically feasible. The act authorizes hospitals and blood banks to charge reasonable fees for administrative costs. Reserved units must be kept for the named patient until no longer needed or medically appropriate, at which point they may revert to general inventory. In emergencies, reserved units may be used for other patients if no suitable alternative is available.