A 46-year-old man who is conscious, competent, and rational is refusing treatment despite crushing chest pain and shortness of breath. He states that the hospital will not do anything for him and he does not want you to treat or transport him. The EMT should recognize that the:
A) patient has a right to refuse treatment and transport.
B) police will need to be called so the patient can be transported in custody.
C) patient will need to be transported against his will.
D) patient's family can give consent to transport the patient.
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).