PROVIDERSThe Georgia POLST (Physician Order for Life Sustaining Treatment) is a portable medical order that details a patient's care wishes as he or she approaches the end of life. Health care professionals play an intrinsic role in developing these care plans with patients and in ensuring that they are honored as patients transfer to different care settings. The POLST form can help health care professionals by:
The role of health care professionals in POLST implementation includes:
For additional information on how to understand and implement the POLST for your care setting:
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