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The Virginia POLST Collaborative is pleased to announce that as of November 2016, the Code of Virginia (12VAC5-66-10) has been amended to include POST!

"'Durable DNR Order' shall also include a physician order for scope of treatment (POST) form. Durable DNR orders including POST forms shall be completed and signed by a licensed practitioner and signed by the patient or patient's authorized representative."

For the text of the entire paragraph, please click on DDNR Regulation Definition under the Professionals tab.

Advance Care Planning

For more information on Advance Care Planning and Advance Directives, please visit the Virginia State Bar website.

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