A POLST form is a legal document for people with an advanced progressive or terminal illnesses and specifies the type of care a person would like in an emergency medical situation. A POLST (Physicians Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) is basically a more detailed and specific DNR (Do Not Resuscitate Orders).
Scottish Meaning: The name Gavin is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Gavin is: A Scottish derivative of the Old German name Gawin, meaning 'district of land'. Also aScottish name Gawain, meaning little hawk or white hawk.
Origin of the name Gavin: Of uncertain etymology, some believe Gavin to be from Gwalchmai, a Gaelic name derived from the elements gwalch (a hawk) and maedd (a blow, battle). In Arthurian legend, Gavin is a byname for Sir Gawain, a knight of the Round Table and nephew of King Arthur. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.