Case Studies from Age in Action
Document Type
Article
Original Publication Date
2013
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Age in Action
Volume
28
Issue
2
First Page
1
Last Page
6
Date of Submission
December 2014
Abstract
Educational Objectives
1. Examine the complexities of medical decision-making at the end of life and the inadequacy of advance directives alone to affect care at the end of life.
2. Demonstrate how effective communication can facilitate medical decision-making and improve congruency between care received and patient goals, priorities, and values.
3. Discuss the National POLST Paradigm and the current status of POST in Virginia.
Rights
Copyright managed by Virginia Center on Aging.
Recommended Citation
Pile, C. & Pole, L. (2013). Virginia POST: Improving Patient- Physician Communication about End of Life Care. Age in Action, 28(2), 1-6.
Is Part Of
Case Studies from Age in Action