Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment - Professionals
MOLST Program
MOLST is based on the belief that individuals have the right to make their own health care decisions.
The Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Program is designed to improve the quality of care people receive at the end of life by translating patient/resident goals and preferences into medical orders.
MOLST is based on communication between the patient/resident or surrogate (the Health Care Agent or proxy or other legally designated decision-maker) and health care professionals that ensures informed medical decision-making.
The MOLST Program:
- Assists health care professionals in discussing and developing treatment plans that reflect patient wishes.
- Results in the completion of the MOLST form.
- Helps physicians, nurses, health care facilities and emergency personnel honor patient wishes regarding life-sustaining treatments.
