Elderly man found disoriented outdoors refuses hospital transport, Newark DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly man was found outside disoriented with dizziness, neck pain, headaches, and memory loss. Despite advice from physicians concerned about a possible head injury or transient ischemic attack, he refused transport to the hospital. Medical personnel discussed involving family, police, or advanced support to ensure evaluation due to his impaired decision-making capacity.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is BLS Unit A-11 on scene with a...
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Disoriented elderly male was found outside and does not remember how he got there with repetitive questions.
00:13
He reported dizziness, neck pain, and headaches.
00:20
Medical staff suspect dementia or Alzheimer's.
00:26
He repeatedly questioned how he got outside.
00:29
He was unable to get into the ambulance.
00:34
He firmly refused transport to the hospital.
00:39
Doctors at Wilmington ER are aware and respect his refusal.
00:54
With increasing neck pain, headaches, and dizziness,
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and repetitive questioning, consultation at Christiana ER was requested.
01:12
Vital signs are unremarkable: heart rate 92, blood sugar 144,
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oxygen saturation 93%, blood pressure 142/80.
01:22
Physician concerned patient does not understand risks and lacks capacity to refuse care, recommends ER evaluation.
01:41
Patient remains firm in refusal.
01:49
Family involvement attempted; unsure whether to call police or advanced life support due to concerns of head injury or TIA.
02:07
Consensus on concern.
02:09
Significant change in patient's condition noted.
02:11
Lack of memory suggests inability to understand situation or refusal rights.
02:18
Recommendation to involve medication support or police to ensure patient evaluation.
02:31
Agreement confirmed.
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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