Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Judie Brown: "POLST--let the signer beware!"


 

Judie Brown

Judie Brown
December 17, 2013

It's normal to want to trust your doctor's advice, to heed his every word when it comes to your own care, or the care of a loved one. You know he has taken the Hippocratic Oath and you believe he has your best interests at heart. But is that always the case? What happens when you have a serious or terminal illness? Will he still give you the care that everyone deserves? When it comes to POLST forms, education is key.

To read the article, click here:
http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/brown/131217