Can cops legally deny medical attention to anyone regardless of the situitation?

Question

Can cops legally deny medical attention to anyone regardless of the situitation?

Answer 1

Medical attention can not be withheld, or denied.  In some situations, such as during a "crime in progress", it may become necessary to delay medical attention until the situation is resolved.

Answer 2

Sure they can like they did to those Russian dudes involved in the North Hollywood shootout in California where the cops let them rot on the street.

Life is like a box of chocolates u neva kno whut u gonna git.....

Answer 3

If you call 911 and say that you need help they have to respond.  Their response time, sadly, depends on the severity of the situation (in their opinion).  You have to stress that you fear you may die over this situation, then they care more.  If you go to the emergency room, they cannot deny you.  But they also see you based on severity.  And if you seem like you can't pay, they may not give you the best treatment.  But they have to see you.

Answer 4

No.  However, there could be situations where control must be gained before medical attention could safely be administered or something like that, in which medical attention must be delayed.

Answer 5

Medical attention occurs after the scene is safe, as medical personnell will not come near the area until the police say it is safe.  They respond to the call and sit several blocks away waiting.  Legally no one can be denied medical attention.  Things to think about:

1) Is the person cooperating with the police and/or medical staff?

2) If the police deny medical attention, they can and will get sued, and the officers may lose their jobs.

3) Is it obvious the person is faking?

Answer 6

Not legally,

but we all know it happens.

Answer 7

There are so many different circumstances concerning this but generally no, an officer may not withhold medical services. Now say if you are "pinned" down under gun fire and medical assistance could not be rendered then that is acceptable. If you are in custody and in need of attention and the officer ignores you then, it is to their detriment if help is not given quickly or a reasonable amount of time. The reason being the officer is responsible for your safety. The officer would be in big trouble if due care is not shown to a prisoner.