Connecticut patients with an end-stage serious life-limiting illness or advanced chronic progressive frailty can have their goals of care and treatment choices written as MOLST medical orders. The provider records the goal of care, then choices on CPR, intubation and CPAP or BiPAP, hydration and nutrition, dialysis, antibiotics, blood products and vasopressors. Every health care provider must follow a valid MOLST.
A physician, APRN or PA who has completed the DPH-mandated MOLST training completes the orders and signs, and the patient or legally authorized representative also signs. The provider signature attests to the training and compliance with CGS 19a-580h.
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Connecticut Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST)
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Only a physician (MD or DO), APRN or PA-C who has completed the MOLST training required under Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-580h. The training is an online self-study program, and a certificate is issued on completion. The patient or legally authorized representative must also sign.
Yes. The form states that if the patient has a do-not-resuscitate order and a DNR bracelet, it remains valid if Section A says do not attempt CPR. MOLST orders are separate from advance directives such as a health care representative appointment or living will, and a patient may have both.