Welfare check for confused hospice patient, Wisconsin Rapids WI
Medical EmergencyA hospice patient near County Highway F became confused and slightly combative with his wife. They requested a welfare check by law enforcement. The patient has cancer and heart problems but did not require ambulance transport.
Audio|Source: Wood County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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for 454406, if you'd be able to respond for a welfare check, near County Highway F, we received a 911 call from (name withheld).
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He was very confused, unable to provide an accurate address and was requesting an ambulance.
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His wife came to the phone stated he's very confused.
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He is on hospice.
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does have cancer and heart problems.
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She said he woke up from a nap and is very confused, becoming slightly combative with her.
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There's nothing physical.
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They're both just requesting law enforcement for a welfare check.
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406.10.4.
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With an ambulance case.
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Negative.
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There is not a hospice nurse unseen.
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The male did not state that he needed an ambulance for any medical.
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He said he wanted an ambulance because his wife was not allowing him to call 911 or speak with them.
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10.4. Thank you.
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County Hwy F, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
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