On a monthly basis, the firm of Dutton & Casey publishes a e-newsletter.
This publication contains helpful information on estate planning, probate, and elder law related topics.
On a monthly basis, the firm of Dutton & Casey publishes a e-newsletter.
This publication contains helpful information on estate planning, probate, and elder law related topics.
The April edition of YOUR Legal Update, from the law firm of Dutton & Casey (Estate Planning * Probate * Elder Law) has been published. Please take a few minutes to read it as it contains a great deal of useful information.
Illinois Expands Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) to Physician Orders on Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
On March 14, 2013, the Illinois Department of Public Health released a revised version of its “IDPH Uniform Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Advance Directive.” The updated form is subtitled “Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment” (POLST) This form represents a widely recognized best practice that documents medical orders for life-extending treatments for seriously ill patients. POLST is now in use in 38 states with adoptions by Illinois and Indiana in 2013. It is intended to promote more patient-centered conversations between physicians/other healthcare professionals and the patient or legal surrogate.
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