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Hey I am studying the process of performing a differential diagnosis and the steps leading up to it / after it. Can somebody explain to me all of the steps that EMTs/Doctors/administrators/etc. would take in this scenario? I noticed theres a pretty clear ethical issue in it, so if you could elaborate on that too that'd be even better.
44 year old male presents in police custody for laceration to the head and altered mental status. He was at Music Midtown, was observed to be acting “out of it”, then fell and hit his head. He was combative at the scene, refused transport by EMS initially, required physical restraints en route to the hospital. On arrival in the emergency department he is uncooperative, is slurring his words, has evidence of head trauma, and states he wants to leave.
44 year old male presents in police custody for laceration to the head and altered mental status. He was at Music Midtown, was observed to be acting “out of it”, then fell and hit his head. He was combative at the scene, refused transport by EMS initially, required physical restraints en route to the hospital. On arrival in the emergency department he is uncooperative, is slurring his words, has evidence of head trauma, and states he wants to leave.
