Everyone Needs an End of Life POLST

[Originally published at The Lund Report]

Creating a conversation about the end of life
By: Carla Axtman

July 1, 2009 — Serious illness, death and dying are often difficult subjects to talk about. However, a lack of communication among individuals, families and health care professionals on these matters often leads to distress for both patients and their families.

As individuals approach the end of their lives, more should be done to facilitate communication with patients and their healthcare...

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