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Elderly man confused and refusing care at home, Carbondale IL

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Near Westridge Pl, Carbondale, IL 62901

A 78-year-old man at home near Westridge Place in Carbondale is confused and refusing medical care and fluids after hitting his head days earlier. He has a signed do not resuscitate order.

Audio|Source: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS
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PMS3, please report your ambulance to near Westridge Pl in Carbondale.
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Near Westridge Pl in Carbondale.
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For a 78-year-old male,
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he is refusing care and declining mentally and physically.
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He hit his head a few days ago, and he's very confused,
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dehydrated, refusing fluids. He does have a signed DNR.
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Sign out, 1230. 35.

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Near Westridge Pl, Carbondale, IL 62901
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