Question

which description of a physicians order for life - sustaining treatment (polst) is accurate? drawn up before a patient is terminally ill more specific than a do - not - resuscitate (dnr) order authorizes physician - assisted suicide transfers health - care decision - making powers

Explanation:

A POLST is a medical order that details the patient's wishes regarding life - sustaining treatments. It is more specific than a DNR order as it covers a broader range of treatments like artificial respiration, tube feeding, etc. It is typically created when a patient has a serious or life - limiting illness, not before being terminally ill. It does not authorize physician - assisted suicide and does not transfer healthcare decision - making powers.

Answer:

More specific than a do - not - resuscitate (DNR) order