Possible language-related medical misunderstanding on Hammond St, Waltham MA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical misunderstanding near Hammond Street in Waltham. Personnel noted a language barrier with the patient, leading to some confusion. EMS conducted an evaluation, after which the patient declined further treatment. The scene was cleared and command was terminated after all units confirmed control.
Audio|Heard on: Waltham Police & Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:49
Transcript:
00:00
Gonna be a language barrier here.
00:02
It's gonna be a misunderstanding, most likely.
00:05
Continuing for an evaluation.
00:09
Roger.
00:16
Thirty-nine control.
00:18
The train came through.
00:22
Looks like it reset the gates, so they closed.
00:25
Opened. No big clear.
00:27
Received.
00:32
Four four two square booking.
00:34
We're okay.
00:39
Four five, all thing in control.
00:42
We're all there in control.
00:44
Sometimes we have an issue with the IP, it's a language barrier.
00:46
We're still standing by for EMS, but I'll be able to clear if needed.
00:56
Thirty-two, all people are on scene.
00:58
Thirty-two on scene at 20 min.
01:02
Four four five, we're all in control.
01:04
We're all in control, okay.
01:07
Patient refusal, we'll show you on squad.
01:16
Hammond Street Command, all done.
01:19
Hammond Street command.
01:22
Some misunderstanding, (name withheld) going to obtain a refusal.
01:25
Command terminated, four to quarters.
01:29
Misunderstanding (name withheld) with the refusal.
01:31
Returning to quarters at 22 minutes.
01:39
Medic two, off them.
01:42
Medic two.
01:44
Clear patient refusal.
01:47
So with the patient on a refusal of 23 minutes.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Hammond St, Waltham, MA 02451
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