A male GP has hit out after he was refused from donating blood for not answering a question about him being pregnant
Dr Steffen McAndrew, 41, was attempting to donate blood at an appointment at the medical centre in Ayr, Scotland.
Dr McAndrew told the Herald newspaper: "I can't believe they would refuse a donation from a man based on the fact I refused to say if I was pregnant."I can understand those who have suggested, ''just tick the box'', to enable a donation. However it is the principle of the matter." The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service urges potential donors to help them increase supplies as recently as March and it is unknown whether others have been put off by the question.
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