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Lynn, M.D., holds the position of medical director for the Center
for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson
Memorial Medical Center. He is assistant professor of surgery at the University
of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Division of Trauma and Surgical
Critical Care. His undergraduate work was done at the Federal University
of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and his residency at the Tel
Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine in Israel. He did his fellowship
here at Jackson at the Affiliated Medical Education Program.
Dr. Lynn retired from the Israeli military two years ago after serving
for 18 years. His last military appointment was as head of trauma. His
clinical and research interests include general and trauma surgery, critical
care, bleeding control, hemorrhagic shock and hemostasis.
Dr. Lynn is enthusiastic about the future of bloodless medicine. “Although the risks of blood transfusions are decreasing steadily as newer screening tests are introduced and better antiviral processing and storage capabilities evolve, the risks of blood-related transmission of infectious disease is still a problem. Transfusion of blood products can cause serious complications — even death — and blood products should be considered potentially dangerous drugs.” Dr. Lynn also says that awareness of the risk of blood transfusions has sensitized surgeons and forced consideration of alternatives to transfusion.
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Diane Mitchell, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., is the coordinator of the Center for Bloodless
Medicine and Surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Diane has many years of
experience in medical and clinical social work. Her career has been in both the
private and public hospital and community settings. Over the years she has served
Jackson as a medical social worker in multiple programs. She is an advocate for
patients' rights including their right to refuse blood transfusions and choose alternative
treatments and procedures. She displays sensitivity and respect for the cultural and
religious diversity of her patients. Diane works closely with the Jehovah's Witness
community and the local Jehovah's Witness Hospital Liaison Committee.For additional information or referrals to the Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery, please phone 800-664-2533, E-mail info@noblood-miami.com or fax 305-585-0025.
Rosa Martinez-Apperson, Bloodless
Center representative, has worked at Jackson Memorial Hospital for 16 years and was
appointed representative for the Bloodless Center in January 1998. Rosa speaks
English and Spanish and has a bachelor's degree in liberal studies with a large
concentration in social work. She assists Diane Mitchell in coordinating the medical
biopsychosocial care of the center's patients. Rosa works closely with the
Jehovah's Witness community and the local Jehovah's Witness Hospital Liaison Committee.For additional information or referrals to the Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery, please phone 800-644-2533, E-mail info@noblood-miami.com or fax 305-585-0025.
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