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Good evening. I'm looking for some guidance from any of you who can help with my question.<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></p>
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I have a client who has just entered Hospice care. I've been working with her to execute a POLST, but up to now she has not wanted to do so. Tonight her husband called and told me she is ready to execute the document.<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></p>
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Apparently, Hospice workers are coming to their home tomorrow to help set up the necessities for her care. They have told the husband that they can sign the POLST in place of a physician.<span> </span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></p>
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It has always been my understanding that a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner could sign along with the patient to make it a valid document.<span> </span><span class="ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span>Do any of you know of an exception
to this whereby a Hospice representative who does not fall under those three categories can sign the POLST with the patient so that it is valid?<span class="ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> <span> </span></span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> I want to ensure
she has a properly executed document.</o:p></p>
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I would really appreciate your input. And if there is a statute, could you please direct me to the right place?<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></p>
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Thank you very much.<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:Tahoma">Melody Claire Tucker</span>
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