Jehovah's Witness blood transfusion rules eased weeks after a man's death

Leaders of the Jehovah's Witnesses have relaxed their strict rules on blood transfusions. The change came too late for Isaac Valdez, who had refused life-saving treatment because of his religious beliefs. He died 23 days before the new guidance took effect. The article points to the tension between religious doctrine and access to medical care. The source material provides limited detail beyond this account.