chickj0434
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So we were dispatched for an evaluation at home. Patient is 48 year old female. Has a hx of psych issues. Pd is on scene as well. Pts father states he believes pt took a bunch of her medication which were sleeping pills and said she wanted to kill herself. Pd stated they checked her medication and no extra pills were missing. Pd states they are familiar with patient as well. Pt is alert and oriented and making sense and having clear rational thoughts. Pt denies taking any meds and denies SI. Pt states she went for drive to cool off after an argument. Pt states she does not want to kill herself. Pd states they feel comfortable and are not going to section here. Ambulance crew obtains refusal from patient.
Any wrong here obtaining a refusal. What do you guys do regarding third party information when family members say pt states something when they are possibly just in the heat of the moment.
Any wrong here obtaining a refusal. What do you guys do regarding third party information when family members say pt states something when they are possibly just in the heat of the moment.