Question

A patient is injured but refuses to be transported by ambulance. The patient is competent to make​ decisions, and you have exhausted all avenues to convince the patient to be transported. You still feel that she should​ go, so you force her into the ambulance and start transport. Beyond being​ illegal, this may also be​ considered:

A.
a conflict of interest.
B.
unethical.
C.
an appropriate clinical decision.
D.
morally sound.

Answer 1

Forcing a patient into an ambulance against their will is not only illegal but also unethical.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a patient is injured but refuses to be transported by ambulance, forcing them into the ambulance and starting transport against their will is not only illegal but also unethical. It goes against the patient's autonomy and right to make decisions about their own medical care. While the healthcare provider may feel that the patient should be transported for their own well-being, they must respect the patient's wishes and find alternative solutions if possible.