Woman with Down Syndrome refuses medical help at home, Turner ME


Emergency responders are called to assist a 42-year-old woman near Baldwin Rd who may have a urinary tract infection. The woman has Down syndrome and autism, does not like to be touched, and is refusing to leave the location due to mental health concerns. She may also be frightened by siren sounds.
Audio|Source: Turner Fire Department & Turner Rescue/Emergency Management
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Transcript:
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medications to Turner Rescue, please respond near Baldwin Rd for a 42-year-old female, possible UTI, refusing to leave due to mental health, does have Down syndrome.
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Patient does not like to be touched.
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It's going to be a 26-nil-1 for not alert, repeating it's going to be a 42-year-old female, possible UTI and refusing to leave due to mental health.
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not like to be touched.
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It's going to meet at 26-121.
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You to tell.
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Forty you felt at the town.
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Before you cut at the town.
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You're at 26.
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I'll be under the echo.
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And for, just be advised after seeking the caller, she said the patient has new mental condition,
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Down syndrome, autism,
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etc.
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Does not like to be touched,
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because the sirens might frighten her if they come in with sirens.
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Location mentioned:
Near Baldwin Rd, Turner, ME 04282
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