Legal and Ethical Issues Related to POLST, DNR, and Advanced Directive

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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 legal requirements of capacity necessary to execute end-of-life documents
Identify ethical considerations in end-of-life decision making
Define surrogate decision-making (guardianship); clarifying who has the legal authority to make decisions
Illustrate family conflict scenarios pertaining to end-of-life planning and strategies to resolve them