MOLST information for Health Professionals

CLINICIANS - Click here to learn what to do if a patient has a signed MOLST form.

In 2010, MOLST was piloted in demonstration sites in the Greater Worcester area.  In 2011, the use of MOLST began to expand to other areas of Massachusetts. 

Use of MOLST is supported by the Massachusetts Boards of Registration in Medicine, Nursing and Physician Assistants as an appropriate way to meet the standard of care for communicating patient preferences about life-sustaining treatment options across care settings.

SAMPLE  MOLST Form  
The MOLST form is signed based on goals for care discussions between a clinician and patient or patient's representative.  The MOLST form contains medical orders based on a patient's current medical condition and treatment preferences. 

To find out about making MOLST forms available to suitable patients, contact the MOLST program office at 508-856-5890.

MOLST Procedure for Clinicians - Checklist for using the MOLST form with patients.

Training Modules 
MOLST overviews for clinicians, other health professionals and EMT/first responders.

Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to questions clinicians often ask about MOLST.

Detailed MOLST Clinical Guidance - Complete information about the MOLST process and form.

Preparing for MOLST in your Health Care Practice - If you are interested in what it takes to implement MOLST in a health care insitution, these tools may interest you.

Glossary of Terms
The words used to discuss end-of-life care issues are often confused by both the public and health professionals. These definitions may be helpful.