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If the patient refuses to be touched or go to the hospital, what can emt/paramedics/firefighters do?
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Depends: The answer to this question truly depends on the patients condition and mental status. If this is a patient that is a danger to him or herself you will need to refer to the laws that govern your particular location and possibly get the local police involved. If patient is mental stable and not a harm, they cannot be forced against their will.
Answered 4/17/2014
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