Should patients or their representatives be presented a MOST form when they come into an emergency department of a hospital?
No. The MOST form is not designed to be filled out in emergency situations. A discussion about a MOST with a health care professional who is able to discuss the benefits and burdens of particular medical treatments in the context of a patient s prognosis and goals of care would be appropriate only when the patient s condition is relatively stable. One of the advantages of a MOST is that it is completed in advance to avoid crisis decision making in an emergency situation. A MOST is a way to document decisions about how a patient would like to be treated in the event of an emergency or life-threatening illness. Back to top • How long is a MOST form valid? A MOST is valid for a year and must be reviewed at least annually. MOST is valid for one year from the date of issuance (see front right corner of the form), or, if reviewed (bottom section on back of the form), for a year from the date of the last review. The MOST form may be successively renewed for 1 year periods. If changes are desi
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