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Does the existence of a MOLST form mean that the patient has made a decision to forego cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order?

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Does the existence of a MOLST form mean that the patient has made a decision to forego cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order?

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No. The MOLST form is based on ensuring goal-based discussions that integrate patient preferences and informed medical decision-making. It is not based on limiting medical interventions. The existence of a MOLST form signifies the occurrence of a thoughtful prior conversation and not the presence of a DNR order.