Man declines treatment after heavy drinking, Newark DE
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Alcohol ViolationAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a report of a 59-year-old man who had consumed about half a liter of alcohol near Ogletown Stanton Rd in Newark, Delaware. The man, who had recently experienced family losses, was found alert, oriented, and without medical complaints. He declined transportation to the hospital after being informed of the potential risks and remained with a family member at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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This is BLS unit A3 requesting a refusal for a 59-year-old male.
00:05
On clear, go ahead.
00:08
Again, this is BLS unit 83 requesting a refusal for a 59-year-old male.
00:14
Call was activated by the patient's cousin.
00:19
(Name withheld) stated that the patient has lost two family members recently and has been drinking heavily.
00:26
Patient stated he drank about a half a liter of alcohol tonight.
00:32
Patient stated he has no complaints at this time and is alert and oriented, answering questions appropriately.
00:40
Patient's vitals were as follows.
00:42
Blood pressure 192 over 100, heart rate 113, pulse rate 94.
00:50
Again, just requesting a refusal for a 59-year-old male and is going to be left with a family member on scene.
00:58
Standing by for any questions or comments that are being made.
01:02
So just to clarify, this patient drank about a half a liter of vodka.
01:06
Was alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation.
01:10
Understands the risks of not coming to the emergency department for evaluation.
01:14
But it does not sound like he has a chief complaint if I'm correct in saying that.
01:18
If he understands the risks of not coming to the emergency department, can you confirm he has capacity on your assessment? Then I will understand his decision to refuse.
01:29
Patient has been told about all the risks of refusing care, including potential complications.
01:35
And the patient has no chief complaint and is answering all questions appropriately.
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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