You are on the scene with a 72-year-old male patient with chest pain.The patient is complaining of shortness of breath but also refuses to go to the hospital,even after multiple attempts urging him to go.Which of the following should you do next?

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It is important to fully inform the patient about their situation and the potential consequences of refusing care. This allows the patient to make an informed decision about their health and can provide legal protection for the EMS provider. It is not appropriate to stay with the patient until they lose consciousness or to restrain them without medical direction. Simply informing the patient that they are having a "heart attack" may not be enough to convince them to go to the hospital.

You Are on the Scene with a 72-Year-Old Male Patient