Palliative Care Flashcards
1
Q
Can you see your pcp after you elect hospice?
A
Yes, but only for issues not r/t terminal diagnoses
2
Q
Do you have to be DNR to elect hospice?
A
No.
3
Q
What are Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Tx?
A
MOLST
legal doc & part of med record that travels w/pts - not legally binding and not yet in all states
4
Q
Two types of advanced directives
A
1 - Proxy (Medical Power of Attorney)
2 - Instructive (living will, organ donation card, verbal statement, …)
