During the 1980's and 90's, U.S. blood collectors asked more and more (and then MORE) questions of our volunteer blood donors, to the point of absurdity. Dr. Mary Townsend was an original (and current) member of the task force that changed all of that, and she is here to help you understand why we ask what we ask! Note: This is NOT a Continuing Education episode. See BBGuy.org or TransfusionNews.com for more information on continuing education.