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MOLST: Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment

NEW DOH Policy: http://www.nyhealth.gov/nysdoh/ems/pdf/08-07.pdf

Click here for the MOLST Newsletter

For MOLST TRAINING: http://www.compassionandsupport.org/index.php/for_professionals/molst_training_center/ems_molst_training

The MOLST form is a four-page form printed on BRIGHT pink paper. It contains a record of the patient's preferences concerning various life-sustaining treatments. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT about following any orders on a MOLST form, contact Medical Control.

Helpful links:

For an explanation of MOLST: http://www.health.state.ny.us/professionals/patients/patient_rights/molst/ and http://tiny.cc/AQwgT

Click here for a sample MOLST form.

MOLST FAQs

Q: Are EMTs allowed to honor a Do Not Intubate (DNI) order?
A: Yes. EMTs are now allowed to honor a Do Not Intubate (DNI) order on the MOLST form.

Q: When can we honor the MOLST form?
A: Now! Use of the MOLST form was approved with passage of the legislation that amends Public Health Law that Governor Paterson signed into law on July 8, 2008. Training of EMS personnel is essential for success of the MOLST Program.

Q: Does MOLST take the place of the Nonhospital DNR forms that are currently being used?
A: MOLST may replace a NYS non-hospital Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) form. The NYS non-hospital DNR form is still valid.

Q: Does the MOLST replace other advance directives like the health care proxy and living will?
A: No. MOLST does dot replace traditional advance directives like the health care proxy or living will.

Have other questions? E-mail admin@emstar.org