A post form is only for those already experiencing advanced disease that is life limiting or terminal. The post does specifically outline treatments that a person would like to receive or not receive. A copy, facsimile, or electronic version of a completed post form is considered to be legal.

The post form documents patients’ preferences about a range of treatment options, including resuscitation, intubation, hospitalization, antibiotics, and feeding tubes. Post records your wishes for medical treatment in your current state of health. Once initial medical treatment is begun and the risks and benefits of further therapy are clear, your treatment wishes may … Post must be signed by a physician or, at discharge or transfer from a hospital or long term care facility, by a nurse practitioner (np), clinical nurse specialist (cns), or physician assistant (pa). Person with dnr in effect at time of discharge must have post completed by health care facility prior to discharge and copy of post provided to qualified medical emergency personnel.

Person with dnr in effect at time of discharge must have post completed by health care facility prior to discharge and copy of post provided to qualified medical emergency personnel.