Woman on 19th St refuses transport during welfare check, Racine WI


A woman near 19th Street is experiencing emotional distress due to PTSD. She is alert and oriented but refuses medical transport. Her father is coming to stay with her to provide support. There is no sign of immediate danger or crime reported.
Audio|Source: Racine/South Shore Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Med4 from dispatch?
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Med4, go ahead.
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Med4, I just think that you're returning from your patients near 19th St. We just got a call from a friend of that patient calling in a welfare check for her. Can you advise,
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do we think we need to send PD?
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You didn't think she needed transport?
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No,
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she needs some emotional help.
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Because of PTSD in her life,
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she's refusing transport and alert and oriented.
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Her father is on the way over there to spend the evening with her so that she can keep her comfortable.
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I'm not sure who else called in, but as far as getting PD over there, if they've got nothing better to do and they're bored, that's just fine to me.
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I'll be meant for her.
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Location mentioned:
19th St, Racine, WI
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