List date(s) this work was published or aired.
14-Apr-11
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
More than 20 years ago Portland’s Legacy Health system started the nation’s first large-scale, hospitalwide bloodless surgery program. Jehovah’s Witness officials in New York City refer patients from around the world to the Portland program even though other hospitals around the country have started similar programs. The Legacy program– started by a Jew and a Catholic — is so well-known and established that thousands of Witnesses come to Portland each year from across the country as well as from overseas.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
None.
Explain types of human sources used.
Talked with doctors, nurses in Portland as well as Jehovah Witnesses across the country, and families who have come to Portland.
Results:
I received numerous phone calls from around the country who praised the story, saying I dealt fairly with Jehovah Witness beliefs.
Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
no.
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Look for the obvious within well established institutions.