Which of the following statements is true of the document known as Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)?
POLST was initiated many years ago and hence it is not as specific as some of the recent advance directives.
POLST is accepted in all 50 states in the United States.
POLST comes into effect after a patient who signed the document passes away.
POLST involves a health-care professional and a patient or surrogate conferring to determine and state the wishes of the patient.
POLST involves a health-care professional and a patient or surrogate conferring to determine and state the wishes of the patient.
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