Question

The male person on-scene is complaining of abdominal pain but refuses any treatment or transport going against your advice. He has obvious bruising to his abdomen consistent with a seatbelt injury. Using Queensland Ambulance Service protocols as a guide - discuss what steps you would need to take to ensure you have met your duty of care and that the patient is giving a valid refusal. Include in this task the information you would need to document in your patient care records.

Answer 1

You might want to read the protocols or guidelines:

http://ambulance.qld.gov.au/clinical.html

http://www.paramedichub.com/paramedic-clinical-practice-guidelines-procedures-1/