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An advance directive is a direction from the patient, not a medical order. In contrast, a POLST form consists of a set of medical orders that applies to a limited population of patients and addresses a limited number of critical medical decisions.
To obtain or create an advance health care directive form: Contact your health care provider. Consult with private legal counsel. Refer to the Office of the Attorney Generals website. Refer to Probate Code section 4701.
We encourage all patients to complete an advance health care directive. This form allows you to state your preferences for medical treatments and to select an agent or person to make your health care decisions in case youre unable to do so or wish someone else to make decisions for you.
One difference between a POLST form and an advance directive is that the POLST form is designed to be actionable throughout an entire community. It is immediately recognizable and can be used by doctors and first responders (including paramedics, fire departments, police, emergency rooms, hospitals and nursing homes).
The two documents work together; the advance directive or living will specifies to doctors what care the person wishes to receivewhile in cases of unforeseen choices, where the person did not specify what care they desire, a medical power of attorney is important because it allows the proxy to make a decision based
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Advance care planning means having conversations with your healthcare team and making decisions about the care youd like in future. Planning ahead can help make sure your wishes are still followed if youre unable to make or express your decisions in the future.

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