An Alert and Oriented Male Patient with Chest Discomfort Refuses

question 33

Multiple Choice

An alert and oriented male patient with chest discomfort refuses treatment and transport to the hospital. He is angry with his family for calling 911 and refuses to sign the refusal form despite several requests. Which one of the following is your next best action?

• A) Contact the police to place the patient into protective custody.
• B) Have a family member sign as a witness to the father's refusal.
• C) Call dispatch on a recorded telephone line and notify them of the situation prior to departing the scene.
• D) Carefully restrain the patient and place him on the stretcher for transport.

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Definitions:

Bearer Paper

A negotiable instrument or securities that are payable to the holder or the person possessing the document.

Holder in Due Course

A party who has acquired a negotiable instrument in good faith and for value, and thus has certain rights to collect the instrument free of many defenses.

Negotiated

Involves parties coming together to discuss and settle on the terms of an agreement, contract, or settlement through dialogue and compromise.

Notice

A formal communication or announcement, often legal in nature, that informs a person or entity about an action, decision, or condition that affects their rights or duties.