More Oregonians sharing end-of-life wishes with POLST

Trends changing in use of Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form

By Franny White November 28, 2018 Portland, Oregon

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Betty Lou Hutchens (left) talks with Dr. Susan Tolle, her physician. Hutchens, 95, has a completed POLST form at OHSU that outlines her wishes for end-of-life care. (OHSU)

POLST end of life form

Susan Tolle, M.D. with her patient, Ricella Sincock, back in 2014, discussing her health and reviewing her POLST form. (OHSU/Corky Miller)