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# [6.3] - Declination of Treatment

> Procedure when a patient refuses or declines medical treatment.

A patient, at any point, can refuse treatment if they are alert, oriented, and able to make sound decisions. Depending on the patient’s presentation and complaint; It is your obligation as a medic or EMT, to give your best advice to the patient. This means if a patient does refuse, you are required to get paperwork showing they do not want to go to the hospital against your advice. Ensure you use the `/documents` or send them [This Form](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1M6U2mgbK0WApFjD_MGnLMVJUBkowKX-ur64vG-9fJs4/edit).