What are End-of-Life Care Planning Documents?

‍End-of-life care planning documents are legal papers that express your wishes for medical care during terminal illness or when you cannot make decisions. These include living wills, DNR orders, POLST forms, and other advance directives.

Why are these documents essential?

• Clear communication: Ensures wishes are known and followed.
• Reduces conflict: Prevents family disagreements about care.
• Legal protection: Provides binding instructions for providers.

Common end-of-life documents

• Living will for treatment preferences.
• Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders.
• POLST/MOLST forms for medical orders.

How Solace can help

‍A Solace end-of-life advocate can help you understand different document options, ensure proper completion and witnessing, and distribute copies to appropriate parties. They can also help review and update documents as your wishes or circumstances change.