An Evaluation of the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Program

The number of elderly in the U.S. (i.e., individuals age 65 years or older) is growing at a rapid rate. While the current proportion of elderly persons living in U.S. is estimated to be little over 14%, it will soon reach up to 20% in next 10 years. In addition, it is anticipated that the elderly po...

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Main Author: Tark, Aluem
Language:English
Published: 2019
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.7916/d8-nnfm-4621