Is there any reason to complete the MOLST form if the patient chooses full cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
Reviewing the entire MOLST form with a patient serves to educate the patient regarding additional choices for life-sustaining treatment. Inconsistencies in goals and preferences may emerge through the discussion that needs to be reconciled. For example, a patient may indicate a desire to never undergo intubation and mechanical ventilation under any circumstance. The patient may not realize that intubation and mechanical ventilation will be required if CPR is successful.
Related Questions
- 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?
- Does the existence of a POLST form mean that the patient has made a decision to forego cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order?
- Is there any reason to complete the MOLST form if the patient chooses full cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
