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REPORTER: The reporter/RN (Robin) called with concerns for the victim, Dorlyly. Dorlyly had her leg amputated; it is unknown if she can perform her daily ADL’s. Dorlyly lives with her son (had a bilateral amputation and stroke). According to the reporter, Dorlyly is neglecting her self. The victim is not taking her medication that the doctor ordered, and her blood pressure is high. The reporter believes that the victim is very depressed, and she cries a lot. The victim has wounds on her legs, and Home Health is supposed to come out to the home, but she doesn’t answer the phone or keep her appointments. The reporter last saw the victim yesterday and she agreed for the reporter to come back this morning to recheck her. When the reporter came
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