Fast Facts about MOLST

• MOLST is a standardized medical order form suitable for use with patients of any age with serious advancing illnesses. 
• The MOLST form is not suitable for use with all seniors/elders.
• It is not advisable to provide blank MOLST forms to patients or families.  
• Decision-making discussions about treatments to be documented on the MOLST form must be conducted by the signing clinician. 
• Filling out MOLST is one possible outcome of clinical discussions with patients about life-sustaining treatment decisions.
• The patient's choice to use the MOLST form must be voluntary. 
• The clinician's signature on MOLST confirms that the form accurately reflects the clinician's discussion(s) with the patient.