Police and EMS respond to man refusing medical aid, Muncie IN


Police and EMS responded to a welfare check for a man at a home near W 27th Street. The man was experiencing medical problems and had refused ambulance assistance. His partner reported that he was falling but declined to go to the emergency room. EMS was sent to evaluate his condition.
Audio|Source: Muncie and Delaware County Public Safety
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This information, I have a Czech Welfare, near W 27th Street.
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A plane's called from open doors saying that they spoke with a (name withheld) yesterday, is in their office.
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He's having medical issues, possibly refused to go to the ER. They spoke to his partner today and said he's falling down, he's refusing EMS.
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They're wanting those to do a check welfare. Do you mean to send EMS?
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Right, if they're thinking that he's got a medical issue, start EMS, they can do an evaluation on them.
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Do we have anyone available to send out there?
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1829. I'm Kenny from here, I think so.
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Okay, you might start that way. Radio, do you invite sees that open door right now?
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He was at open door yesterday, and he's at home today with his partner.
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They were concerned about him yesterday and also today.
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All right, yeah, we can send 29.
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I mean...
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Engine 3. Ambulance 3.
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Squad 1. Stroke, near W 27th Street, Delaware County, cross of South Lockerby Street and South Tillison Avenue.
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Near W 27th St, Muncie, IN 47302
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