What are Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST)?

‍MOLST forms are portable medical orders that specify treatment preferences for seriously ill patients across all healthcare settings. Unlike advance directives, MOLST forms are actual physician orders that must be followed by emergency personnel and healthcare providers.

Why are MOLST forms valuable?

• Immediate action: Emergency responders must follow orders.
• Portability: Valid across different care settings.
• Clarity: Specific medical orders rather than general wishes.

MOLST form components

• CPR preferences.
• Level of medical intervention desired.
• Artificial nutrition decisions.

How Solace can help

‍A Solace advocate can help you understand MOLST options, coordinate completion with your physician, and ensure forms are available in all care settings. They can also help review and update MOLST orders as your condition or preferences change.