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Palliative Care

Palliative Care

Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for patients and their families through the management of symptoms, pain and stress brought on by a serious illness.

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Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)

POLSTs give patients with a serious illness increased control in how their end-of-life wishes are honored. In California, POLST forms are bright pink and need to be signed by both you and your doctor to be valid. They are intended to complement advance directives rather than replace them.

POLST forms:

  • Guide decisions of emergency medical services outside of the hospital setting.
  • Provide specific information about the use of ventilators and attempts at cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Should be completed only for those experiencing serious illness and have specific requests about end-of-life care.
  • Need to be kept in a location visible to medical first responders (paramedics).
  • Must be completed in English; however, the form is available in different languages for reference.

TheÌýPolst Guide (PDF)Ìýis provided by the California Coalition for Compassionate Care to address frequently asked questions about POLST. TheÌýÌýhas more information and resources about Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment.

For Patients

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is known worldwide for the advanced patient care provided by its doctors and staff. We also provide a wide range of guest services and amenities to our patients and visitors.ÌýLearn more about preparing for a hospital stay, billing and financial services, and our other support programs in Patients & Visitors. Ìý

International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org

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650-498-6000

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PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Phone:Ìý1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ provides comprehensive services toÌýreferÌýandÌýtrack patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff.ÌýFor help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.

You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.

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HOW TO REFER

Fax or email aÌýreferral formÌýwith supporting documentation to 650-320-9443 orÌýReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.

  • Send referrals online
  • Place radiology and lab orders
  • View referral status
  • Access medical records

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Make an Appointment

To make an appointment, please call 650-498-6000 or you may contact your doctor for a referral.

Insurance authorization may be required.