Advance Directives/POLST
University of Pittsburgh - Institute on Aging- this website contains extensive resources on the Pennsylvania POLST
National POLST conference: Honoring Patient Wishes across Care Settings, February 15 & 16, 2012, San Diego, CA
POLST training module: Respecting Patient choices across the Continuum of Care: A module available from University of Pittsburgh to learn more about the POLST program. CME/CEU credit is available. You will need to create an account to access the module.
PA POLST final form - 11/10/10 - the DOH has approved a standard POLST for the state of Pennsylvania. Further information about details, educational materials, and downloading links will be forthcoming.
POLST national website (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) The national movement to standardize directives for end of life care
Facts on Act 169 (Advance Directives) from PA Medical Society
PA Out-Of-Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate Information -- information on 2007 provision for DNR order, patient bracelets and necklaces
Advance Health Care Directives and Health Care Decision Making for Incompetent Patients (PDF)
- PA Medical Society guide to help medical staff develop policies and procedures that are compliant with Act 169 (available to PMS members).
Decide for Yourself—A Guide to Advance Health Care Directives (PDF)
- 12-page brochure from PMS answers your patients' frequently asked questions about end-of-life and other health care planning.