New York State Department of Health announces revision of Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form

New York State Department of Health announces revision of Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form 
New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY; 5/2/25 
The New York State Department of Health announced the revision of the Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form, a form that records a patient's preferences for life-sustaining treatments, such as CPR, ventilation, and other interventions, to ensure all patients are considered. The comprehensive revision was a collaboration of the Department, New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), and the MOLST Statewide Implementation Committee. ... All information regarding the MOLST, including the form, supporting checklists, glossary, and instructions are available on the NYSDOH Center for Hospice & Palliative Care's webpage.