Elderly man near South Pa Ha lane refuses ambulance, Bishop CA
An elderly man near South Pa Ha Lane is reported to be dehydrated and lethargic after a fall. He is refusing ambulance transport and not taking heart medications. Deputies are requested to encourage him to seek emergency care.
Audio|Source: Inyo County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, CHP Gold
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Transcript:
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Charles III, I have a request deputy, near South Pa Ha.
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Sounds like it might turn into an APS call.
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My RP is the sole caregiver of his father.
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Earlier today, father fell.
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The son believes that the father is extremely dehydrated and lethargic.
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The father is 80 years old, refusing to go to the ambulance based off what the RP is telling me.
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And currently not...
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taking any of his heart medication he's had for heart attacks in the past.
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Uh,
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temple.
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Any one.
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Uh,
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speak to diversity.
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A firm ultimately wants him to go be seen,
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because he believes he is declining.
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10-4, is the ambulance on scene?
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Negative.
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10-4.
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14104, and from speaking to the RP, he would like us to make contact and maybe talk to the dad and see if he'll be willing to go to the ER tonight.
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Location mentioned:
S Pa-Ha Ln, Bishop, CA 93514
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