Question:

You are at the scene of an MVA, in which there are three patients, all of which have minor visible injuries. Two are refusing treatment and the last is complaining of neck and back pain. How should you proceed?

A Have your partner obtain refusals from the two patients who refused treatment, while you treat the last patient.

explanation

All patient refusals must be an informed refusal and in writing. If you treat all three patients even though they refused you are guilty of battery.