You arrive at the scene to find a patient who has fallen. She appears to be homeless. After introducing yourself, you begin to assess her. However, she states that she does not want your help because she cannot afford it. What would be an appropriate response?

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It is important to acknowledge the patient's concern about the cost of medical treatment, but also stress the importance of receiving medical care when needed. Option A is not appropriate as it assumes the patient is covered by Medicare, which may not be the case. Option B may not be feasible as the patient may not want to leave the current location or may not be eligible for treatment at a public hospital. Option C may not be necessary as most EMS providers have protocols for helping patients who may face financial difficulties. Therefore, the best response is to assure the patient that the hospital can work with them to help cover the cost of medical treatment.

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