Changing models of patient centered care demand EMS revamp the traditional refusal model and adopt collaborative informed decision making
Many EMS systems are evaluating ways to mitigate the risks of refusal in post naloxone patients
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Newark officials say the woman had called for help earlier but that an error had been made logging the address of her call
Officials said they are reviewing the call after family members claimed Andrew Norman, 41, died four hours after medics talked him out of going to the hospital
When patients do not act in their best interest having them sign a patient refusal form is in your best interest as an EMS professional
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 healingThe 21-year-old is recovering from a bite and relied on prayer for healing
Like his father, the 21-year-old declined medical treatment and relied on prayer for healing
The car rolled on top of her as she was trying to push it; she said she didn't have time for medical treatment because as a single mother, she had to pick her child up at school
Jamie Coots, who appeared on the National Geographic reality show "Snake Salvation" died an hour after emergency workers left his home
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