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Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (Polst) Utah Life With Dignity Order - Utah
Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (Polst) Utah Life With Dignity Order is a legal document that was released by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services - a government authority operating within Utah.
FAQ
Q: What is a Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)?
A: POLST stands for Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment, it is a medical order that outlines the specific treatments a patient wants or does not want at the end of life.
Q: What is a Utah Life With Dignity Order?
A: A Utah Life With Dignity Order is another name for the POLST form in the state of Utah.
Q: What does a POLST form do?
A: A POLST form provides clear instructions to healthcare providers regarding the types of life-sustaining treatments a patient wants or does not want, including CPR, intubation, and artificially administered nutrition.
Q: Who should have a POLST form?
A: A POLST form is recommended for individuals with serious life-limiting illnesses or conditions, as well as those who want to express their end-of-life treatment preferences.
Q: Is a POLST form legally binding?
A: Yes, a POLST form is a medical order that is legally binding when signed by a healthcare provider.
Form Details:
- Released on February 1, 2019;
- The latest edition currently provided by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services;
- Ready to use and print;
- Easy to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of the form by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.
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