The CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care is now offering an online, self-paced course for healthcare professionals
on how to work with the POLST form. Learn more about the class »
Trainings, resources and guides to help healthcare professionals learn the latest information about POLST and develop
skills to discuss and develop plans to reflect patient wishes. Read more »
Translations of the POLST form are available to assist healthcare providers in explaining the form to patients and loved ones. However, an English version of the POLST form must be completed and signed so that emergency medical personnel and healthcare providers can follow the orders.
Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) is a form that gives seriously-ill patients more control over their end-of-life care, including medical treatment, extraordinary measures (such as a ventilator or feeding tube) and CPR. Printed on bright pink paper, and signed by both a patient and physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant, POLST can prevent unwanted or ineffective treatments, reduce patient and family suffering, and ensure that a patient's wishes are honored.
Download the POLST form.
When you purchase your POLST forms through Med-Pass, you are supporting
the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California. Thank you!
The Coalition for Compassionate Care of California has created and compiled a variety of resources to help educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on the issues – both medical and deeply personal – surrounding POLST.
