(A) When suitable, the request of the patient or patient’s legal representative shall be honored in accordance with the authorized transport destinations list.
(B) Every effort shall be made to follow the request of the family physician or attending physician when determining destination.
(C) If warranted by the seriousness of the injury or illness, the emergency medical personnel shall make the determination of the destination either by their own evaluation or by contact with the appropriate hospital.
(D) Emergency situations, bed diversions, lack of specialty care equipment or staff may prevent a patient from being transported to the hospital of their choice or being diverted en-route from the hospital of their choice to an alternate hospital.
(Ord. 10-2012, passed 6- -2012)