Understanding and Implementing POLST for End of Life Planning

Understanding and Implementing POLST for End of Life Planning is organized by New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians (NJAFP) and will be held from Oct 07, 2018 - Oct 06, 2019.

Target Audience:
Family Physicians and other primary care clinicians.

Accreditation:
This Enduring Material activity, Understanding and Implementing POLST for End of Life Planning, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP certification begins 10/07/2018. Term of approval is for one year from this date. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

1.00 AAFP Prescribed
1.00 Attendance

Conference Description:
This course is designed to expand the understanding of advanced care planning and why polst (practitioner orders for life sustaining treatment) is important to your patients and your practice.

Learning Objectives:
• Explain the importance of POLST for end-of-life planning
• Explain the difference between Advanced Directives and POLST
• Incorporate POLST into clinical practice

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.