What are advance directives and POLST documents, and how do they assist in end-of-life care?

Advance directives and POLST documents play a crucial role in end-of-life care by ensuring that patients' healthcare preferences are documented and respected, thereby promoting patient autonomy and alignment of care with individual values.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-11-11
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.24143951
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Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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Advance directives and POLST documents play a crucial role in end-of-life care by ensuring that patients' healthcare preferences are documented and respected, thereby promoting patient autonomy and alignment of care with individual values.

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Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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