19-year-old conscious with suicidal thoughts in Arcadia, Arcadia FL


Rescue units responded to a 19-year-old in Arcadia who is conscious and breathing but has suicidal thoughts. Law enforcement is present due to a previous suicide attempt. A physician classified the patient as high risk who refuses treatment.
Audio|Source: DeSoto and Hardee Counties Fire Rescue
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Transcript:
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For a rescue to responding, is this also in relation to the suicide attempts earlier?
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That's affirmative. That's affirmative, law enforcement on scene.
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But I think they need you guys to respond.
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Okay, for rescue 3.
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It's going to be a 19-year-old breathing and conscious with having suicidal thoughts.
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Go ahead.
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Spoke to physician at the DMA Dr.
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Howard. Patient is going to be signing DMA at this time.
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It's going to be categorized as a high-risk refusal.
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Recease. Okay.
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Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Hickory St, Arcadia, FL 34266
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