Why not just use the current portable (yellow) DNR?
The current portable (yellow) DNR has been an effective step in support of patients decisions, specifically about CPR. It may continue to be an important tool for some patient populations. A MOST, however, allows seriously ill patients to outline more comprehensive choices about end-of-life care after discussion with their health care provider. This includes preferences regarding CPR, antibiotics, and artificial nutrition and hydration. Unlike the portable DNR, which tells health care providers that the patient does NOT want to be resuscitated, a MOST also includes options to receive other types and levels of treatment. Back to top • Are other states using forms like MOST? Documents like the MOST form have been used as early as 1991. Six states in the US have a document like MOST. Ten others are in active development. There also is a national effort to support others in their development of documents like the MOST form. Go to: http://www.ohsu.edu/polst/otherstates.shtml. Forms like MOS
