Patient refuses transport for chest pain, Bakersfield CA


Dispatch audio reporting two medical calls: a chest pain call near Wellman Way and a fall near Hurleville Avenue. Crews and an ambulance are on scene. The medic says the patient with chest pain is reluctant to go for treatment, and responders are on standby while they decide about transport.
Audio|Source: Kern County Fire/Bakersfield Fire/USFS
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Transcript:
Engine 67, Medic 5, medical aid near Wellman Way for chest pain. Engine 47, medical aid near Hurleville Avenue for a fall. Mercy 15 on standby in the 24 area. Affirm. Stand by; we'll contact all for an update. Engine 24. Is Mercy 15 still muted for standby? We're discussing with the medic and the patient right now — they need to get treatment, but the patient is reluctant. Keep on standby while we decide about patient transport. Stand by.
Engine 67, Medic 5, medical aid near Wellman Way for chest pain. Engine 47, medical aid near Hurleville Avenue for a fall. Mercy 15 on standby in the 24 area. Affirm. Stand by; we'll contact all for an update. Engine 24. Is Mercy 15 still muted for standby? We're discussing with the medic and the patient right now — they need to get treatment, but the patient is reluctant. Keep on standby while we decide about patient transport. Stand by.
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Location mentioned:
Near Wellman Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312
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