title: Policies there to protect us all.
abstract: The case of a nurse prosecuted following the death of a man who was given the wrong blood type (news, 15 February) is yet another tragic example of why it is essential to follow relevant policies and protocols, especially when administering blood products.
mesh_terms: D001803:Blood Transfusion; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D057766:Policy