* Context.-Informed consent in transfusion medicine has been an area lacking of significant research and it is unknown if donors fully comprehend the risks associated with whole blood donation.

Objective.-To assess the adequacy of the informed consent process in whole blood donation.

Design.-A brief questionnaire was constructed and distributed to whole blood donors visiting various fixed and mobile donor sites of the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank. Questions consisted of demographic information; donor opinions of information content, length, and comprehension; and a short quiz pertaining to donor risks and eligibility.

Results.-Analysis of 849 surveys demonstrated that donors comprehended ...

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