Care management journals : Journal of case management ; The journal of long term home health care
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To investigate physicians' awareness and attitudes regarding the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) concept and to identify barriers and opportunities for its expansion. ⋯ Physicians vary in their knowledge and opinions regarding the POLST paradigm. Broad opportunities may exist to improve physician knowledge and attitudes toward POLST. Dissemination of educational materials to physicians involved in the end-of-life planning process may increase physician support and use of POLST.