The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. St. Charles Health System first to activate this interoperability in Oregon through Epic EHR, enabling real-time ...

More clinicians now use Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment forms to record care wishes for nursing facility residents, but whether the resulting conversations lead to high-quality care ...

MyDirectives, the leading provider of digital advance care planning (ACP) tools, and the National POLST Collaborative, a key advocate for patient-centered portable medical orders, today announced a ...

Most California nursing home residents had completed physician orders for life-sustaining treatment, or POLST, within six years after POLST reporting was mandated in the Minimum Data Set, according to ...

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When it comes to health care, everyone deserves to make decisions that align with their wishes and values. However, sometimes circumstances take that opportunity away before someone has a chance to ...

With over 35 years as a dedicated physician, I've witnessed the gift given to loved ones left behind when an advance directive is completed and available for healthcare professionals to follow in the ...

St. Charles Health System first to activate this interoperability in Oregon through Epic EHR, enabling real-time access for clinicians and first responders This achievement was made possible through ...