NON-TRANSPORTED PATIENT

Question 1

All patients will be transported to the nearest appropriate hospital emergency department or another destination as per established protocols unless….

Answer 1

Patient declines

Question 2

If patient (or parent or legal guardian or the patient) initially refuses care and/or ambulance transport healthcare providers should seek assistance from _______ as well as address ______.

Answer 2

• Friends, family, coworkers, etc.
• Any concerns the patient may have surrounding their hesitation to agree to treatment and transport