Mrs. Vega had already signed a medical release instructing that no blood or blood derivatives be administered to her during her hospital stay, thereby absolving the hospital of any responsibility for the consequences of her decision.
Missis Vega oli eelnevalt kirjutanud alla dokumendile, kus ta nõudis, et talle ei manustataks haiglasoleku ajal verd ega mingeid verepreparaate, ning andis teada, et haigla ei pea mingil määral vastutama tema otsusega kaasnevate tagajärgede eest.