Welfare check on man with dementia who left hospital, Phoenix AZ
A 59-year-old man with dementia left the hospital against medical advice and walked home. Authorities conducted a welfare check to ensure his safety.
Audio|Source: Phoenix Police
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Transcript:
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I just sent you over to check welfare near East McKinley Street, 800 North, unit number four.
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Checking on patient (name withheld), 59-year-old male, medium-length brown hair, and long sleeve jeans, hospital pants.
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Left against medical advice, has dementia, and walked home.
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Wanting to make sure he got there safe, telephone contact.
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(number withheld).
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