Can residents (physicians in training) sign a MOLST form that will also serve as a Nonhospital DNR in the pre-hospital setting?
No, unless the resident (physician in training is a New York State licensed MD. The New York State Nonhospital DNR must be signed by a New York State licensed MD. Thus, DNR orders signed by a resident (physicians in training) in the inpatient setting, consistent with facility policy, must be co-signed a New York State licensed MD, at the time of discharge. Residents (physicians in training) who are New York State licensed physicians may sign a MOLST form that will also serve as a DNR in the pre-hospital setting.
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