Female with dementia refusing food and medication, Pittsburgh PA


A woman with dementia is refusing to eat or take her medication. A doctor recommended a psychiatric emergency hold.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Call initially came in for medics for a female that has dementia, refusing to eat and take her medication.
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Further remarks, it looks like the doctor recommended a 302[1] her.
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EMS is a request and police start to have a remark.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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302: Involuntary mental health commitment under Pennsylvania law (Section 302, Mental Health Procedures Act).
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Location mentioned:
Kedron St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
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