A descriptive communication analysis of printable POLST forms across 51 U.S. jurisdictions finds that CPR orders are made visible and interpretable, but no-CPR orders contain little language ...

The American Hospital Association estimates that half of Americans suffer from chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Following a diagnosis, many experience concerns about the ...

The high incidence of COVID-19 and resulting sudden changes in the health of many long-stay nursing home residents across the country have amplified the importance of advance care planning and the ...

All adults should have an advance directive, and experts say that the elderly or seriously ill should also fill out a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form. These two forms specify your ...

(HealthDay)—Patients with treatment-limiting Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) are less likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) but may not always receive treatment ...

My parents-in-law, who live in the United States, kept their DNR/POLST documents on their refrigerator. I was surprised to ...

End-of-life care isn't about dying; it's about living. That gem of wisdom was imparted on us by some healthcare colleagues who provide hospice care. It's a mindset that focuses not on the ...

Oregon's groundbreaking POLST program -- a program that allows persons to communicate their end-of-life plans via a physician's written order -- has achieved a new milestone. In its first 365 days, ...

To the editor: The POLST form (Practitioner’s Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) helps individuals with life-threatening illnesses control their care. It was never intended for those like Mattlin ...

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