Health Care Decision Documents: POLST, DNR, Advance Directive & Five Wishes

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Learning Objectives
Present an overview of a POLST, a DNR order and an Advanced Directive and when best to utilize each one
Review cognitive stages and when someone should execute health care decision documents
Identify ethical considerations that arise with the POLST and DNR
Explain when to revise health care decision documents and what to do with them after they are completed
Illustrate family conflict scenarios pertaining to end-of-life planning and strategies to resolve them
Address situations that demand immediate attention