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POLST as Preventative Care

Now that an advanced directive is in place, do your part and provide a POLST.

In late-stage dementia, hospitalization often leads to increased fear, paranoia, agitation, and use of sedating medication. These harms often outweigh the benefit of a hospital stay.

Making sure a POLST is present in the home can prevent unwanted stress for patients and their families.

https://www.wsma.org/wsma/resources/advance-care-planning/polst.aspx

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