(1) A POST form is an order regarding scope of treatment signed by a licensed independent practitioner and a person or the person’s surrogate decision-maker, provided that the POST form shall not be contrary to the person’s last known expressed wishes or directions.
(2)  The POST form shall be effective from the date of execution except while suspended or unless it is revoked.
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 39-4512A

  • Licensed independent practitioner: means :
Idaho Code 39-4502
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
    • Idaho Code 73-114
  • POST form: means a form that satisfies the requirements of section 39-4512A, Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 39-4502
  • POST identification device: means jewelry worn around the wrist, neck, or ankle representing that the wearer has a POST form complying with section 39-4512A, Idaho Code, and that such person has chosen "Do Not Resuscitate: Allow Natural Death (No Code/DNR/DNAR): No CPR or advanced cardiac life support interventions" or the equivalent choice. See Idaho Code 39-4502
  • Surrogate decision-maker: means the person authorized to consent to or refuse health care services for another person as specified in section 39-4504(1), Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 39-4502
    • (3)  A licensed independent practitioner must, upon request of the person or the person’s surrogate decision-maker, provide the person or the person’s surrogate decision-maker with a copy of the POST form, discuss with the person or the person’s surrogate decision-maker the form’s content and ramifications and treatment options, and assist the person or the person’s surrogate decision-maker in the completion of the form.
    (4)  A person who has completed a POST form pursuant to the provisions of this section or for whom a POST form has been completed at the request of his or her surrogate decision-maker may wear a POST identification device as provided in section 39-4502, Idaho Code.
    (5)  The department of health and welfare shall develop, promulgate, and revise as needed a recommended POST form.