Man in 60s refuses care for rectal bleeding, Flint MI


A man in his 60s with a history of colon cancer experienced uncontrolled rectal bleeding and appeared lethargic. EMS was dispatched to assist, but the patient refused care and the call was cancelled.
Audio|Source: Genesee County EMS
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Transcript:
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Patriot Alpha 317 for a Tier 1, City of Flint.
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317, South Point.
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317, you're going to near East St east of Saginaw.
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They have a client there in his 60s, uncontrolled rectal bleed, says he's appearing quite lethargic, does have a history of colon cancer.
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Copy on the way.
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Group staff will be at the main entrance to the guy, Jim. He's going to be on the second floor.
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Copy.
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E16, EMS.
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E16, go ahead.
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I apologize if I stepped on you. You can cancel my ambulance. It's going to be a refusal.
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Patriot Alpha 1-2 are you clear on the cancel.
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Location mentioned:
Near East St, Flint, MI 48503
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