Implementing the Advance Directive, POLST and DNR
Rancho Mirage, CA US
November 17, 2016
Viki Kind, MA
Clinical Bioethicist
Target Audience
This activity was developed for physicians including Eisenhower medical staff along with nurses and ancillary staff.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants should be better able to:
- Outline the differences between the Advance Directive and POLST forms
- Identify a caregiver's legal obligations regarding advance directive implementation
- Discuss how to effectively communicate with families who refuse to honor a patient's advance directive
- Consider how to encourage people from different cultures to use an advance directive and/or POLST form
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower
39000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
United States
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAFP
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 1.00 Attendance
- 1.00 Social Work
- 1.00 CA-BRN