You are called to help a man who is having chest pains. When you arrive, he insists that he is fine and doesn't need any help. What should you do next?
A. Carefully document the refusal of care, inform the patient that you cannot be held responsible for anything further, and withdraw from the scene.
B. Restrain the patient, and begin to evaluate and treat him while waiting for the police to arrive.
C. Inform the patient that he has given implied consent and begin treatment immediately.
D. Stay calm and professional, explain the potential dangers of refusing treatment, and document the refusal of care. Follow local laws for calling in additional assistance.
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
Enamel covers the tooth and has the same density as bone.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Linda has been tired and complains of feeling weak for the last two to three months. Blood work shows that she has folic acid deficiency anemia. The code(s) for this case are ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The vocal cords attach anteriorly to the ____ and posteriorly to the ____
A) thyroid cartilage, arytenoids B) thyroid cartilage, cricoid cartilage C) cricoid cartilage, arytenoids D) cricoid cartilage, cuneiforms
What is an appropriate-sized landing zone for a helicopter?
A) 25 feet by 25 feet B) 100 feet by 100 feet C) 50 feet by 50 feet D) 75 feet by 75 feet