Who completes and signs a POLST Paradigm form?
A health care professional or social worker must complete the form after discussion with the patient or surrogate that takes into account the goals of care. The form must be signed by a physician, and in some states it may be signed by a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA), to be valid. It is recommended that the signing physician know that the orders are consistent with the patient’s wishes (if knowable).
