Who can complete a MOLST form with the patient or Health Care Agent?
MOLST must be completed by a health care professional, based on patient preferences and medical indications. Health care professionals should be trained, competent and comfortable with having the conversation in accordance with the MOLST 8-Step Protocol. MOLST must be signed by a NYS licensed physician to be valid. Conversations between the health care professional and patient should be shared with the Health Care Agent and family to ensure the Health Care Agent and family are aware of the patient’s wishes and to avoid future conflict. Conflict often arises when the wrong person is chosen as the Health Care Agent or if there is no antecedent conversation.
Related Questions
- If a completed MOLST form is present upon admission or transfer to a health care facility and the patient does not remember the conversation, how should the health care professional proceed?
- What if a patient can’t communicate and the family or health care agent disputes the MOLST?
- Who can complete a MOLST form with the patient or Health Care Agent?
