Understanding the POLST Form and Advanced Directives: A Hospice Explained Episode The sixth episode of the podcast 'Hospice Explained' explains the POLST (Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment) form, its purpose, the different names it goes by in various states, and its importance in end-of-life care. This episode also discusses advanced directives or living wills, a legal document determining how an individual's medical decisions should be made. These directives are strictly based on healthcare not finances or personal property. The host brings attention to the fact that the Emergency Medical Services team needs a medical order (like a POLST) to follow a patient's wishes, which a living will cannot provide. The host also emphasizes that these forms need to be regularly updated and clear about the patient's medical wishes. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:34 Understanding Advanced Directives 00:51 The Importance of Living Wills 01:59 Exploring the POLST Form 02:15 The Role of POLST in Different States 03:51 The Significance of Medical Orders 05:06 How to Change or Void a POLST Form 05:43 Understanding Choices on the POLST Form 07:03 Deciding on Medically Assisted Nutrition 07:36 Conclusion and Further Resources www.polst.org

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Finding a Hospice Agency

1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency,

2. choose Find provider

3. Choose Hospice

4. then add your zip code

This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

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