Clinical scenario: Patient care through POLST

Clinical scenario: Patient care through POLST  
The Hospitalist; by Mihir Patel, MD, MPH, FACP, CLHM, SFHM; 10/10/24 
Physician orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLST) forms are crucial tools in ensuring that patient treatment preferences are respected and followed, particularly during medical emergencies. As hospitalists, integrating POLST into patient care can significantly enhance decision-making processes, aligning treatments with the patient’s wishes. Here, we present a clinical scenario demonstrating the application of POLST in a hospital setting, emphasizing the importance of electronic documentation in the patient’s medical record. ... [Click on the title's link for this Case Study, which includes the Case, Hospitalist Actions,Outcome, and Conclusion.]