Discussion on the National POLST (Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) 1 CEU – for NJ Social Workers

Dr. May Thomas, Director of Care Coordination and Education at ScottCounsel Estate and Elder Care Law, will talk about identifying clients who would benefit from the use of POLST; define how to introduce the POLST to clients; how to assist clients in preparing the POLST forms for physician questions and discussion; and discuss the differences between the POLST, advanced directives, and DNR forms.

Please RSVP by April 15 to Matt Smith by calling (856) 854-4331 ext 5126 to reserve your spot.  A light dinner will be provided by UMC at Collingswood.