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Elderly hospice patient falls, shows signs of distress, Westland MI

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Near Cowan Rd, Westland, MI 48185

An elderly hospice patient fell in the bathroom and shows shallow breathing and color changes. They may be deceased, and DNR orders are noted.

Audio|Source: Westland-Garden City Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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(number withheld) Cowan Road, near Cowan Road.
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Of his son, reporting his 88-year-old father fell in the bathroom. It is a hospice patient.
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He has shallow breathing and is starting to change color.
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Color thinks he could possibly be deceased and states there is DNR paperwork on file.
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We will have police also respond. Engine 2 on the air, rescue one.

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Location mentioned:
Near Cowan Rd, Westland, MI 48185
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  1. Police Arrive On Scene
  2. Police Assistance Requested
  3. Fire and Police Dispatched
  4. Medical Condition Described
  5. Initial Report of Fall

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