FIDELIS CARE
HOSPICE SERVICES
FIDELIS CARE
HOSPICE SERVICES
Advance Care Planning / POLST
"Embracing Life's Journey with Dignity and Compassion."
The Leading Provider of Hospice Care in Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
Welcome to Fidelis Care Hospice Service, your premier choice for hospice care in Los Angeles and Orange County, CA. Our team of medical experts specializes in delivering personalized care services for patients facing serious or terminal illnesses. When aggressive treatment options are no longer viable, we stand ready to provide 24/7 advice, support, and care for residents in the LA and Orange County areas.
At Fidelis Hospice Care, we recognize the significance of tailoring care plans to meet the unique needs of each patient and their families. Whether you are in need of hospice care or palliative care, our highly trained team is devoted to offering compassionate services that prioritize the comfort of your loved ones. We take pride in leading with love and ensuring peace of mind for patients and families throughout Los Angeles and Orange County.
Trust us to deliver the highest quality hospice and palliative care, allowing you to focus on cherishing the time you have with your loved ones.
The Leading Provider of Hospice Care in Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
Welcome to Fidelis Care Hospice Service, your premier choice for hospice care in Los Angeles and Orange County, CA. Our team of medical experts specializes in delivering personalized care services for patients facing serious or terminal illnesses. When aggressive treatment options are no longer viable, we stand ready to provide 24/7 advice, support, and care for residents in the LA and Orange County areas.
At Fidelis Hospice Care, we recognize the significance of tailoring care plans to meet the unique needs of each patient and their families. Whether you are in need of hospice care or palliative care, our highly trained team is devoted to offering compassionate services that prioritize the comfort of your loved ones. We take pride in leading with love and ensuring peace of mind for patients and families throughout Los Angeles and Orange County.
Trust us to deliver the highest quality hospice and palliative care, allowing you to focus on cherishing the time you have with your loved ones.
Crafting Compassionate Care, Uniquely Yours, for Your Beloved.
This segment represents a legal document encapsulating your preferences regarding medical treatment. In hospice, your journey is uniquely yours, and you have the authority to shape the path you wish to traverse.
End-of-Life Decisions:
Here, the patient provides clear directives to health care providers and those involved in their care regarding the withholding or withdrawal of treatment in alignment with their expressed wishes:
Choice to Prolong Life:
I desire the prolongation of my life to the fullest extent feasible, within the parameters of generally accepted healthcare standards.
Relief From Pain:
The patient retains the option to direct continuous treatment for pain relief, even if it accelerates the natural course of their passing.
Donation Of Organs, Tissues, And Parts At Death:
Addressing organ donation as an 'anatomical gift,' the patient expresses their desire to be an organ or tissue donor upon death. The patient can also grant the agent authority to consent to any necessary temporary medical procedures solely for the evaluation and maintenance of organs, tissues, and/or parts for donation purposes. Specifics about the use of the gift for Transplants, Therapy, Research, or Education can also be specified.
Assistance from credentialed healthcare experts you can rely on.
Empowering Compassionate End-of-Life Care: Our Core Mission as a Hospice Organization
"Empowering Your Voice: Understanding Power of Attorney for Health Care in California.
In the state of California, the Power of Attorney for Health Care empowers patients to designate a trusted individual as their representative for health care decisions when they are unable to speak for themselves. This chosen agent, also known as a Health Care Proxy, Health Care Surrogate, or Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, requires the patient to be in a clear mental state during the selection process. The patient retains the right to revoke the agent's authority at any time or choose an alternate agent if needed. The agent holds the authority to make comprehensive health care decisions, encompassing choices regarding artificial nutrition, hydration, and all other life-sustaining measures. The patient can also set exceptions or limitations to the agent's authority as desired. This formal designation binds the agent to diligently uphold the patient's health care wishes to the best of their ability. The agent, chosen by the patient, serves as the authorized spokesperson solely in situations where the patient is unable to make their own medical decisions, ensuring a seamless and trusted representation of the patient's preferences."
Empowering Your Healthcare Choices: Understanding Advance Directives
At Fidelis, we uphold the fundamental principle that patients should always retain control over their healthcare. This belief underscores the importance of Advance Care Planning in our hospice philosophy. Advance Directives, legally binding documents, serve as the medium for patients to express their written wishes, preferences, and choices concerning end-of-life healthcare decisions. Think of them as a personal roadmap, guiding you through considerations and facilitating communication of your healthcare desires if you're ever seriously ill or incapacitated. Without Advance Directives, patients default to the 'standard of care,' a blanket approach provided to anyone in a similar situation. During a medical emergency, this translates to exhaustive attempts to save your life, including CPR, hospitalization, and potential ICU treatment. In cases where patients lack directives, decision-making authority falls to state law or facility policy, potentially leading to disputes among family or care teams. While most individuals with advance directives are older adults, taking these preventive measures is a step worth considering at any age. No lawyer is needed for completion, as the document becomes legally valid upon signing in the presence of required witnesses. Advance directives persist indefinitely unless updated, with a new directive superseding any prior versions. Our goal is to empower you in navigating these critical decisions and ensuring your healthcare journey aligns with your personal values and wishes."
Assistance from credentialed healthcare experts you can rely on.
Empowering Compassionate End-of-Life Care: Our Core Mission as a Hospice Organization
"Empowering Your Voice: Understanding Power of Attorney for Health Care in California.
In the state of California, the Power of Attorney for Health Care empowers patients to designate a trusted individual as their representative for health care decisions when they are unable to speak for themselves. This chosen agent, also known as a Health Care Proxy, Health Care Surrogate, or Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, requires the patient to be in a clear mental state during the selection process. The patient retains the right to revoke the agent's authority at any time or choose an alternate agent if needed. The agent holds the authority to make comprehensive health care decisions, encompassing choices regarding artificial nutrition, hydration, and all other life-sustaining measures. The patient can also set exceptions or limitations to the agent's authority as desired. This formal designation binds the agent to diligently uphold the patient's health care wishes to the best of their ability. The agent, chosen by the patient, serves as the authorized spokesperson solely in situations where the patient is unable to make their own medical decisions, ensuring a seamless and trusted representation of the patient's preferences."
Empowering Your Healthcare Choices: Understanding Advance Directives
At Fidelis, we uphold the fundamental principle that patients should always retain control over their healthcare. This belief underscores the importance of Advance Care Planning in our hospice philosophy. Advance Directives, legally binding documents, serve as the medium for patients to express their written wishes, preferences, and choices concerning end-of-life healthcare decisions. Think of them as a personal roadmap, guiding you through considerations and facilitating communication of your healthcare desires if you're ever seriously ill or incapacitated. Without Advance Directives, patients default to the 'standard of care,' a blanket approach provided to anyone in a similar situation. During a medical emergency, this translates to exhaustive attempts to save your life, including CPR, hospitalization, and potential ICU treatment. In cases where patients lack directives, decision-making authority falls to state law or facility policy, potentially leading to disputes among family or care teams. While most individuals with advance directives are older adults, taking these preventive measures is a step worth considering at any age. No lawyer is needed for completion, as the document becomes legally valid upon signing in the presence of required witnesses. Advance directives persist indefinitely unless updated, with a new directive superseding any prior versions. Our goal is to empower you in navigating these critical decisions and ensuring your healthcare journey aligns with your personal values and wishes."
Crafting Compassionate Care, Uniquely Yours, for Your Beloved.
This segment represents a legal document encapsulating your preferences regarding medical treatment. In hospice, your journey is uniquely yours, and you have the authority to shape the path you wish to traverse.
End-of-Life Decisions:
Here, the patient provides clear directives to health care providers and those involved in their care regarding the withholding or withdrawal of treatment in alignment with their expressed wishes:
(b) Choice to Prolong Life:
I desire the prolongation of my life to the fullest extent feasible, within the parameters of generally accepted healthcare standards.
Relief From Pain:
The patient retains the option to direct continuous treatment for pain relief, even if it accelerates the natural course of their passing.
Donation Of Organs, Tissues, And Parts At Death:
Addressing organ donation as an 'anatomical gift,' the patient expresses their desire to be an organ or tissue donor upon death. The patient can also grant the agent authority to consent to any necessary temporary medical procedures solely for the evaluation and maintenance of organs, tissues, and/or parts for donation purposes. Specifics about the use of the gift for Transplants, Therapy, Research, or Education can also be specified.
It's crucial to note that leaving this section blank in the Advance Directive is not considered a refusal.
Empowering Choices: Understanding POLST and DNR Orders
Navigating End-of-Life Choices: Understanding the Differences Between Advance Directives and POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)
Advance Directives and POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) forms serve as crucial tools in advanced care planning, yet they differ in significant ways. While Advance Directives are a legal document, POLST is a physician order designed to grant seriously ill patients greater control and a voice in their end-of-life care. Easily recognizable by its distinctive bright pink form, the POLST is a collaborative agreement signed by both the doctor and patient, outlining specific medical treatment preferences.
The POLST serves as a powerful tool to prevent unwanted or medically ineffective treatments, alleviate patient and family suffering, and ensure the honored fulfillment of the patient's wishes. This comprehensive form addresses critical decisions, including:
Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNR):
Outlining the patient's choice regarding resuscitation efforts.
Administer Antibiotics and IV Fluids:
Specifying preferences for antibiotic treatment and intravenous fluids.
Use of a Ventilator:
Addressing the patient's stance on ventilator use for breathing assistance.
Artificial Nutrition by Tube:
Providing clarity on preferences regarding artificial nutrition.
Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR):
Clearly stating the patient's decision regarding CPR.
In essence, the POLST serves as a dynamic and detailed guide, translating patient preferences into actionable physician orders, thereby fostering a more informed and empowered approach to end-of-life care.
Harmonizing Choices in Care:
The Relationship Between POLST and Advance Directives.
It's important to understand that the POLST form is designed to complement, not replace, an Advance Directive. The Advance Directive remains essential for appointing a legal health care decision-maker and is recommended for all adults, regardless of their current health status.
While not legally mandated, both POLST and Advance Directives are highly recommended by most healthcare professionals, particularly for seriously ill patients or those facing a significant chance of mortality. Recent events such as the rapid impact of COVID-19 highlight the unpredictable nature of life, emphasizing the importance of having these documents in place.
Recognizing the evolving nature of health and personal choices, it's reassuring to know that both Advance Directives and POLST can be amended at any time. Our dedicated Social Services Team and Clinical Team are always available to assist with these important decisions, ensuring that your preferences are accurately reflected in your care plan.
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