Patient leaves facility with IV still inserted, Punta Gorda FL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a patient left a medical facility in Punta Gorda against medical advice with an IV still in their arm. Emergency units were asked to make contact to have the IV removed.
Audio|Heard on: Charlotte County Sheriff and Punta Gorda Police
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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12, it just called. If we can head over near Hemlock Avenue across from Education.
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They're advising patient (name withheld) left against medical advice and left with an IV in her arm.
00:12
Need you return to have it removed.
00:14
They're requesting phone contact to be with (name withheld) for further.
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Location mentioned:
Hemlock Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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