Obviously, a Jehovah's Witness with a well-trained conscience who has in his head the basic idea of "abstain from blood," information gleaned from the Society's publications and conversations with "more knowledgeable" brothers and sisters in the Society, and the unquestioned authority of the Society—at best, a few paragraphs from the Society's publications will be rewritten.

The ability to think independently, in isolation from the dogmas of the OSB, without waiting for guidance from superiors, is eloquently evidenced by the following paragraph from [1].

"You may have noticed that this year's Our Kingdom Ministry did not include an update to the Medical Order/Release of Responsibility, and many elders asked questions about how to deal with this situation. It is true that in order to dispel possible doubts about the legal validity of this document, it is recommended to update it annually. Upon receipt of this letter, we ask you to make an announcement at the Service Meeting that publishers who wish to renew their medical records may approach the congregation clerk and obtain a copy for this purpose. Let the secretary bring with him a sufficient number of these documents."

All the time we updated the documents annually, it's time to get used to it and do it without a reminder from above. For some reason, the leadership forgot to order what needed to be renewed, and immediately "many elders asked questions about how to deal with this situation." It's just a hopeless "situation", you can't figure it out on your own!

Next, the insert asks the question: "Who do you need to talk to first?"

3. Conversation with medical personnel.

The conversation should be held with the staff of the surgical department and the anesthesiologist. First of all, a lot of attention is paid to the manner of behavior and conversation with doctors.

"If you don't seem to be sure, it can give the impression that you don't take it seriously. If surgery is necessary - planned or emergency - you or one of your closest relatives should resolutely ask the chief surgeon specific, clear questions. One of these important questions is: Will the surgical team take into account the patient's wishes and treat without blood under any circumstances? Without such assurance, you are not sufficiently protected."

"Express your desires clearly, with conviction and dignity. Let it be understood that you want an alternative medical treatment without the use of blood. Calmly and convincingly discuss your personal conditions regarding medical treatment and the form that will exempt the hospital doctors from responsibility, of course, if they use bloodless treatment methods. If the surgeon does not agree to satisfy your desire, then, without wasting time, contact the head of the department or the head physician of the hospital with a request to help you find another doctor. This is part of his duties."

"Of all the members of the surgical team that need to be met before surgery, YOU DEFINITELY NEED TO TALK TO THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST. His task is to save your life while the surgeon operates on you; The anesthesiologist decides on the use of blood. Therefore, you are not fully protected if you only talk to a surgeon. So, you need to go to the anesthesiologist and try to explain your position to him in order to establish whether it will be taken into account or not. (Compare Luke 18:3-5.)"

To be honest, one can only wonder at the degree to which the meaning of the advice of the OSB corresponds to its followers and the quotes from the Bible cited to substantiate the correctness of these advices. Here is what the Gospel of Luke says, taking only a little more than 18:1-8 (in this case, what was torn out by the anonymous authors of the insert is emphasized):

1 And he also spake unto them a parable, that they ought to pray always, and not to lose heart,

2 saying, There was a judge in a certain city, who feared not God, nor was he ashamed of men.

3 And there was a widow in the same city, and she came to him, saying, Defend me from my adversary.