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Does a POLST Paradigm form replace traditional Advance Directives?

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Does a POLST Paradigm form replace traditional Advance Directives?

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No. Traditional Advance Directives are recommended for all adults to appoint a surrogate and express values. When available, an Advance Directive should accompany a POLST Paradigm form as it helps identify surrogate and may identify values but is not required for the orders to be valid.