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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Walking Families and Patients through End-of-Life Spiritual Questions
St. Timothy Catholic Church 29102 Crown Valley Pwky, Laguna Niguel, CA, United StatesDr, Carl Becker of Kyoto University, Japan and Dr, William G. Hoy of Baylor University, Waco, TX will discuss research on psychosocial support for terminal patients, creating meaning-making, and the importance of spiritual experiences of patients facing death. Download Flyer
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More than a Memory: Understanding Grief Related to Dementia
Temple Beth El of South Orange County 2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA, United StatesDementia brings a unique and often complicated experience of grief—long before a death occurs. Family members may grieve changes in memory, personality, independence, relationships, and the future they imagined, while the person living with dementia may also experience profound losses and moments of grief. This panel discussion will explore the many layers of grief that
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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).
