A formal document written by a physician that is based on a patient's current medical condition and wishes is abbreviated as a

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A POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) is a formal document based on a patient's current medical condition and wishes that outlines their preferences for life-sustaining treatments, such as whether to administer CPR, intubation, artificial nutrition/hydration, and hospitalization. A DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) is a specific type of document that instructs healthcare personnel to not attempt to revive a patient in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law that protects the privacy of a patient's healthcare information. BD (Bedtime) is a medical abbreviation that means "once daily at bedtime." PVS (Persistent Vegetative State) refers to a condition in which a person is alive but has no awareness or consciousness.

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