The Massachusetts Molst form is an important document for anyone who wants to make clear their wishes about medical treatment in the event of a serious illness or injury. This form can help ensure that your loved ones know what you would want done in a difficult situation, and can help avoid any conflict or confusion. It is important to understand the basics of the Molst form before you fill it out, so you can be sure to include all the information you need. This blog post will provide an overview of the Massachusetts Molst form and explain how to complete it.
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Form Name | Massachusetts Molst Form |
Form Length | 3 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
Other names | mass molst form, massachusetts molst form pdf, molst form pdf, molst form |
MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL ORDERS for
(MOLST)
Patient’s Name _________________________________
Date of Birth ___________________________________
Medical Record Number if applicable: ______________
INSTRUCTIONS: Every patient should receive full attention to comfort.
→This form should be signed based on goals of care discussions between the patient (or patient’s representative signing below) and the signing clinician.
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→If any section is not completed, there is no limitation on the treatment indicated in that section.
→The form is effective immediately upon signature. Photocopy, fax or electronic copies of properly signed MOLST forms are valid.
ACARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION: for a patient in cardiac or respiratory arrest
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o Do Not Resuscitate |
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VENTILATION: for a patient in respiratory distress |
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o Do Not Intubate and Ventilate |
o Intubate and Ventilate |
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o Do Not Use |
o Use |
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CTRANSFER TO HOSPITAL
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o Do Not Transfer to Hospital (unless needed for comfort) |
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o Patient |
o Health Care Agent |
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Signature of patient confirms this form was signed of patient’s own free will and reflects his/her wishes and goals of care as |
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expressed to the Section E signer. Signature by the patient’s representative (indicated above) confirms that this form reflects |
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his/her assessment of the patient’s wishes and goals of care, or if those wishes are unknown, his/her assessment of the |
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patient’s best interests. *A guardian can sign only to the extent permitted by MA law. Consult legal counsel with |
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CLINICIAN |
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Optional
Expiration date (if
any) and other
information
This form does not expire unless expressly stated. Expiration date (if any) of this form: ______________________
Health Care Agent Printed Name ___________________________________ |
Telephone Number ________________ |
Primary Care Provider Printed Name ________________________________ |
Telephone Number ________________ |
SEND THIS FORM WITH THE PATIENT AT ALL TIMES.
HIPAA permits disclosure of MOLST to health care providers as necessary for treatment.
Approved by DPH |
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Patient’s Name: ______________________ Patient’s DOB ___________ Medical Record # if applicable__________________
FStatement of Patient Preferences for Other
INTUBATION AND VENTILATION
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O Refer to Section B |
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O Use intubation and ventilation as marked |
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O Undecided |
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DIALYSIS |
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O No dialysis |
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O Use dialysis |
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O Undecided |
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ARTIFICIAL NUTRITION |
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O No artificial nutrition |
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O No artificial hydration |
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O Use artificial hydration |
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O Undecided |
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Other treatment preferences specific to the patient’s medical condition and care |
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or patient’s |
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expressed to the Section H signer. Signature by the patient’s representative (indicated above) confirms that this form reflects |
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his/her assessment of the patient’s wishes and goals of care, or if those wishes are unknown, his/her assessment of the |
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patient’s best interests. *A guardian can sign only to the extent permitted by MA law. Consult legal counsel with |
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Legible Printed Name of Signer |
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CLINICIAN |
Signature of physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant confirms that this form accurately reflects his/her |
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discussion(s) with the signer in Section G. |
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Signature of Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant |
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Additional Instructions For Health Care Professionals
→Follow orders listed in A, B and C and honor preferences listed in F until there is an opportunity for a clinician to review as described below.
→Any change to this form requires the form to be voided and a new form to be signed. To void the form, write VOID in large letters across both sides of the form. If no new form is completed, no limitations on treatment are documented and full treatment may be provided.
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→The patient or health care agent (if the patient lacks capacity), guardian*, or parent/guardian* of a minor can revoke the MOLST form at any time and/or request and receive previously refused
Consult legal counsel with questions about a guardian’s authority.
Approved by DPH |
August 10, 2013 |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS MOLST
The Massachusetts MOLST form is a MA DPH‐approved standardized medical order form for use by licensed Massachusetts physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
While MOLST use expands in Massachusetts, health care providers are encouraged to inform patients that EMTs honor MOLST statewide, but that systems to honor MOLST may still be in development in some Massachusetts health care institutions.
PRINTING THE MASSACHUSETTS MOLST FORM
⎯Do not alter the MOLST form. EMTs have been trained to recognize and honor the standardized MOLST form. The best way to assure that MOLST orders are followed by emergency medical personnel is to download and reproduce the standardized form found on the MOLST web site.
⎯Print original Massachusetts MOLST forms on bright or fluorescent pink paper for maximum visibility.
Astrobrights® Pulsar Pink* is the color highly recommended for original MOLST forms. EMTs are trained to look for the bright pink MOLST form before initiating life‐sustaining treatment with patients.
⎯Print the MOLST form (pages 1 and 2) as a double‐sided form on a single sheet of paper.
⎯Provide an electronic version of the downloaded MOLST form to your institution’s forms department or to personnel responsible for copying/providing forms in your institution.
FOR CLINICIANS: BEFORE USING MOLST
MOLST requires a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant signature to be valid. This signature confirms that the MOLST accurately reflects the signing clinician’s discussion(s) with the patient. The MOLST form should be filled out and signed only after in‐depth conversation between the patient and the clinician signer.
Before using MOLST:
⎯Access the Clinician Checklist for Using MOLST with Patients at: http://www.molst‐ma.org/health‐ care‐professionals/guidance‐for‐using‐molst‐forms‐with‐patients.
⎯Listen to MOLST Overview for Health Professionals at: http://www.molst‐ma.org/molst‐training‐line.
⎯Access the MOLST website at: http://www.molst‐ma.org periodically for MOLST form updates.
⎯For more information about Massachusetts MOLST or the Massachusetts MOLST form, visit http://www.molst‐ma.org.
* Astrobrights® Pulsar Pink paper can be purchased from office suppliers, including:
Staples ‐ Item #491620 Wausau™ Astrobrights® Colored Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", 24 Lb, Pulsar Pink, in stores or at http://www.staples.com, and
Office Depot – Item #420919 Astrobrights® Bright Color Paper, 8 1/2 x 11, 24 Lb, FSC Certified Pulsar Pink, in stores or at http://www.officedepot.com.
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