Minor skin tear at care facility with patient refusing exam, Escondido CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 91-year-old male at a care facility sustained a minor skin tear in the shower. The patient refuses further medical evaluation and vital sign checks except for temperature, which was normal. Efforts to reach his power of attorney were unsuccessful. The incident may involve potential refusal of care due to his history of vascular dementia.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Thank you. Once again, the AirCorp, BLS Unit 190.
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We are at a minor care facility with a 91-year-old male patient.
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Chief complaint of laceration sustained earlier today.
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The story goes approximately three hours ago the patient was in the shower.
00:18
He dragged his skin along the wall onto that effect and sustained the skin tear.
00:25
The facility advanced is up, but by their protocol, they have to send him out for medical evaluation.
00:33
Patient's orientation is in fact very fine.
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He is currently fluent, but does have a history of vascular dementia.
00:40
He is adamant about not being checked out.
00:43
They constantly try to call the POA to no luck,
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no response from them.
00:48
I just tried to call as well.
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No response to them as well.
00:52
He is against any vital signs taken other than temperature, which was fine.
00:56
He was afebrile.
00:58
As I stated, he is...
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extremely against us taking them, and we don't want to kidnap anybody, so our run number is 214-051.
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Are you okay with us? You know, speak with the facility, having them sign an AMA on his behalf, or how would you like us to go ahead with us? He was supposed to go to you guys, and we are about, like, within, you know, I'd say eight minutes from you guys.
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Location mentioned:
Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
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