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
The Conversation Project
OASIS Senior Center 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar, CA, United StatesThe Conversation Project encourages and empowers individuals (18+) and families to discuss, document, and share their end-of-life wishes in this two-session workshop. Session 1: Participants engage in an interactive workshop exploring the benefits of advance care planning, using practical tools to identify and communicate their own priorities. Session 2: Participants reconvene to share conversation experiences
Hospice: When Is It Time and For Whom?
Mission Lutheran Church 24360 Yosemite Road, Laguna NiguelEligibility, Emotional Readiness, and Choosing a Hospice Agency. Join us for an informative presentation exploring the essential role of hospice care in end-of-life support. This session is ideal for those seeking to better understand the decision-making process surrounding end-of-life care and the options available. RSVP to Celina Berenguer (949) 757/3720 or celina.berenguer@alzoc.org download flyer
The Conversation Project
OASIS Senior Center 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar, CA, United StatesThe Conversation Project encourages and empowers individuals (18+) and families to discuss, document, and share their end-of-life wishes in this two-session workshop. Session 1: Participants engage in an interactive workshop exploring the benefits of advance care planning, using practical tools to identify and communicate their own priorities. Session 2: Participants reconvene to share conversation experiences
The Conversation Project
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, United StatesThe Conversation Project encourages and empowers individuals (18+) and families to discuss, document, and share their end-of-life wishes in this two-session workshop. Session 1: Participants engage in an interactive workshop exploring the benefits of advance care planning, using practical tools to identify and communicate their own priorities. Session 2: Participants reconvene to share conversation experiences
The Conversation Project
Trinity Episcopal Church 2400 N. Canal St., Orange, CA, United StatesThe Conversation Project encourages and empowers individuals (18+) and families to discuss, document, and share their end-of-life wishes in this two-session workshop. Session 1: Participants engage in an interactive workshop exploring the benefits of advance care planning, using practical tools to identify and communicate their own priorities. Session 2: Participants reconvene to share conversation experiences
The Conversation Project
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, United StatesThe Conversation Project encourages and empowers individuals (18+) and families to discuss, document, and share their end-of-life wishes in this two-session workshop. Session 1: Participants engage in an interactive workshop exploring the benefits of advance care planning, using practical tools to identify and communicate their own priorities. Session 2: Participants reconvene to share conversation experiences
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).
