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Er Waiting Room Observation
On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at approximately 06:20AM, I, Officer Larry Thomas was contacted over the radio by Officer Davidson 203, in reference to a medical accident that occurred in the ER waiting room area.

Upon arrival, I observed medical staff and Officer Davidson assisting the patient that was on the floor. I observed a small laceration across the patient left eyebrower and the patient was bleeding.

The patient was consicous and responsive to medical staff. The patient was lifted up with assistance from medical staff and Officer Davidson and placed on the gurdny to be transported to be seen my medical in the triage area.

After the patient was transported to the back, I made contact with the information desk and spoke with Whitney

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