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The Practical Distinction Between Living Wills and Physician (Pennsylvania) Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST).

Authors :
Levenson, Jonathan D.
Zucker, Karin
Source :
Journal of Legal Medicine. 2017 Supplement 1, Vol. 37, p1-3. 3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article informs on the purpose of Physician's/Pennsylvania Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment. Topics discussed include practical application of the individual's legal living will for his/her personal wishes regarding end-of-life care; physicians decision-making capacity in the situation of the same; and analysis of concise and practical medical orders.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01947648
Volume :
37
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Legal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
129889280
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01947648.2017.1479118