POLST forms, what are they?
A brief overview of what a POLST form is and its importance in end of life care
POLST stands for Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. It is a form used in the United States to document and communicate a patient's preferences regarding medical treatments at the end of life.
A POLST form is typically a brightly colored, standardized document that contains medical orders that are signed by a physician or other authorized hea…
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