My boyfriend was diagnosed with CHF 3 years ago, His insurance was cancelled 2 months ago, he has no more medicine he can no longer walk more than 20 feet without being winded. He has edema in his legs to the point of them leaking and he has major edema in his scrotum. I know he HAS to go see a Dr but he refuses. Can I make him go? I know suicide is illegal in Ca, can I tell them he is trying to kill himself?
It doesn't hurt to try calling 911. I read here on AgingCare of someone doing that. Their mother changed her mind and agreed to go to the ER.
Call for the ambulance and get him medical attention.
I would call Adult Protective Services and tell them that he's a vulnerable adult in need of assisitance.
Or, you could call 911. Those EMTs can be very persuasive.