Despite numerous, sincere efforts to convince a 40-year-old man to consent to EMS treatment and transport, he refuses. After explaining the potential consequences of his refusal and determining that he has decision-making capacity, you ask him to sign an EMS refusal form, but he refuses to do that as well. You should:
A. sign the refusal form, include the date and time, and have your partner witness it with his or her signature.
B. document the patient's refusal, but leave the refusal form blank because only the patient can legally sign it.
C. advise the patient that unless he signs the refusal form, he cannot legally refuse EMS treatment or transport.
D. ask a family member, law enforcement officer, or bystander to sign the form verifying that the patient refused to sign.
Answer: D. ask a family member, law enforcement officer, or bystander to sign the form verifying that the patient refused to sign.
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