[cvq3842]

I believe people can bank their own blood in advance, if they know they will have a need for it in the near future. but that does not help with emergencies.

But the rule change is ridiculous even to consider.

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I believe people can bank their own blood in advance, if they know they will have a need for it in the near future. but that does not help with emergencies.

And how can you really be sure you get your own blood, the way people eff everything else up.

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“Banking your blood” in many instances just means getting credit for the blood you bank - give a pint, get a pint, but not necessarily yours.