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Does the MOLST take the place of current DNR forms in health care facilities?

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Does the MOLST take the place of current DNR forms in health care facilities?

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In October 2005, New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) approved the physician order form, the Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST), as the legal equivalent of an inpatient Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) form. On January 11, 2006, NYSDOH sent a letter introducing the MOLST to all health care facilities throughout the New York State.