MOLST
Medical abbreviation · Emergency Medicine
| Stands for | Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
MOLST stands for Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, an emergency medicine abbreviation.
State-specific version of the POLST form used in states such as New York, Massachusetts and Maryland. It records orders about CPR, intubation, hospitalization and other treatments.
Example: NY MOLST: DNR, DNI, do not send to hospital unless comfort needs cannot be met.
Usage notes
In New York the MOLST form is pink, and EMS can follow it in the field. Maryland requires nursing homes, hospices, home health agencies and similar providers to complete or update a MOLST form for each patient on admission. Orders should be reviewed when health or preferences change, at transfer and periodically.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.