Your crew responds to a call for a man who is on the ground with blood running freely from his arm. He is distressed and angrily tells you to go away, but doesn't seem to understand where he is or what has happened to him. His adult daughter tells you that the man has Alzheimer's and is on blood thinners. She begs you to help him. Can you assist the patient?

A. No. The patient has refused treatment and assisting him would violate HIPAA.
B. Yes. You must assist all emergency patients who are actively bleeding.
C. No. You may not assist a responsive patient who has refused treatment.
D. Yes. The patient is not competent to make rational decisions about his health care.

Answer: D