Diabetic man refuses medical care, Tucson AZ
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According to the dispatch call, paramedics responded urgently but without lights or siren to a medical facility near West Medical Street for a 59‑year‑old diabetic man who was conscious, breathing, and refusing wound care and all treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Pima County Public Safety South, Green Valley
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Transcript:
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Paramedic unit one four respond.
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Code two, scene call near West Medical Street.
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Paramedic unit one 414.
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We drove east of the intersection, haven't seen anything.
00:12
We're at Camino Real and River.
00:19
Can you give us additional, please?
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Okay, I'm going to get one for you responding to near West Medical Street, room 605.
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Going for a 59-year-old male, conscious and breathing,
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refusing all care.
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Patient is diabetic and refusing wound care.
00:40
Sugars are out of control.
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Carbidols, most recent set of vitals are 148 over 89 for BP.
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Heart rate of 81, respirations at 16, 97% on room air.
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Nothing further.
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Location mentioned:
W Medical St, Tucson, AZ 85704
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