Refuse Treatment

According to the lawsuit, Somerville police administered two doses of naloxone to Jonathan C. Reina Jr., 19, who refused treatment and transportation by paramedics

Many EMS systems are evaluating ways to mitigate the risks of refusal in post naloxone patients

We need our legislators to enact laws that focus on the real issues of reimbursement, enabling ET3 and recognizing EMS as an essential service

Governor signs bill prohibiting Arizona's EMTs from persuading patients into not going to hospital

“Over-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer”

Ashley Fillmore provides a framework for consulting with superiors or specialists

TBI risk factors, managing patient refusals and oxygenation tips for treating head injuries

Changing models of patient centered care demand EMS revamp the traditional refusal model and adopt collaborative informed decision making

Newark officials say the woman had called for help earlier but that an error had been made logging the address of her call

A patient has called for a lift assist twice in the last 24 hours, but refuses transport. Family is unable to stay with the patient and wants her to got to the hospital. Dr. Tan and Steve Whitehead discuss this commonly encountered scenario. Listen to what they have to say and share your thoughts in the comments.

Like his father, the 21-year-old declined medical treatment and relied on prayer for healing