MOST
Medical abbreviation · Emergency Medicine
| Stands for | Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
MOST stands for Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment, an emergency medicine abbreviation.
Name for the POLST-type form in states such as North Carolina and Colorado, recording a patient's choices about resuscitation, medical interventions, antibiotics and artificial nutrition.
Example: MOST form: limited additional interventions, no intubation, antibiotics okay.
Usage notes
Like other POLST forms, it is a medical order signed by a clinician and should accompany the patient between settings. It complements, rather than replaces, a health care power of attorney. Copies are honored by EMS.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.