The Art of Patient Refusal

Course overview

Patients who refuse out care are the single greatest liability that an EMS provider faces, and it's a risk that we are exposed to constantly. During such calls, providers are pulled by opposing priorities of respecting patients' rights yet at the same time providing competent medical care. The choices the EMS provider makes when the patient refused care may have lots of repercussions. In this episode of Medic Monthly, you'll know how to handle this situation with confidence and authority.