A Paramedic Within Your Service Was Treating an IV Drug

Multiple Choice

A paramedic within your service was treating an IV drug addict when the patient spit at her, hitting her in the eye. At the hospital, when asked for blood, the patient refused to consent for testing. In this case, which of the following is TRUE?

A) The patient can be placed under detention and be required to give a blood sample.
B) A judge will issue a court order requiring the patient to allow his blood to be tested.
C) By law the patient is required to submit blood for testing.
D) It is within the patient's right to refuse blood testing.