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Of Differences and Distinctions
By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA
By Hope Rachel Hetico RN MHA
DNR Definition
A Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR) is a refusal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of cardiac or pulmonary arrest. A DNR, which is signed by a physician upon your consent, applies only if you are in a hospital or nursing home. If you are in your residence, a hospice, a clinic, or anywhere else and do not wish to be resuscitated, you must have a “Non-Hospital” DNR signed by your physician.
Sample form: http://www.ochealthinfo.com/docs/forms/ems_dnr_form.pdf
P-MOLST Definition
A P-MOLST (Physician – Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) can be used to document your wishes concerning various forms of life-sustaining medical treatment, including DNR, endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation, artificial nutrition and hydration, future hospitalization, antibiotics, and other instructions. It is designed to improve the quality of end of life care for those with serious health conditions or those who wish to define their care wishes when facing the end of life. The form must be completed by both you and your physician. It is intended to apply immediately, and not upon a trigger of future incapacity. The form may be completed in stages as a medical condition deteriorates.
Sample form: http://www.compassionandsupport.org/pdfs/professionals/molst/DOH-5003_06.10_.FINAL__.pdf
Assessment
Subsequent to the publication of the Institute of Medicine Report “Approaching Death: Improving Care at the End-of-Life”, the Rochester Individual Practice Association and BlueCross BlueShield Rochester Region End-of-Life/Palliative Care Professional Advisory Committee was formed to address these and related issues.
Link: http://www.compassionandsupport.org/index.php/about_us
Conclusion
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