POLST
POLST is an acronym that stands for Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. It is a medical order that gives patients more control over their care by specifying the types of medical treatment they want to receive during a serious illness.
The benefits of having a POLST:
- encourages communication between healthcare providers and patients
- enables patients to make more informed decisions
- clearly communicates these decisions to healthcare providers
As a result, a POLST can:
- prevent unwanted or medically ineffective treatment
- reduce patient and family suffering
- help ensure that patient wishes are honored
Use of the form began in California in 2008 and became part of state law on January 1, 2009.
Upcoming POLST workshops
Events
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Coping With the Loss of A Spouse
St. Timothy Catholic Church 29102 Crown Valley Pwky, Laguna Niguel, CA, United StatesThe death of a spouse brings a unique kind of pain. People who are widowed haven’t just lost a loved one—they’ve lost an entire lifestyle. So many relationships change as we find new ways to balance life after loss. Join us for the ecumenical, faith-based Coping with the Loss of a Spouse workshop. This program
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Coping with the Holidays
St. Timothy Catholic Church 29102 Crown Valley Pwky, Laguna Niguel, CA, United StatesWondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Our "Coping with the Holidays" seminar is especially for people who are grieving the death of a loved one. There is help and hope as you navigate the holiday season. RSVP: Celina.Berenguer@alzoc.org or (949) 757-3720 download flyer
Advance Care Planning is brought to the OC community in collaboration among Orange County Advance Care Planning Partners, Orange County Aging Services Collaborative and Alzheimer’s Orange County (ALZOC).
