Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST)
Palliative Care
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing relief from symptoms and stress, improving the quality of life for both the patient and the family. It is appropriate at any stage of a serious illness and can be provided alongside curative treatment. Palliative care is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses, and other specialists who work with a patient’s other doctors to offer an extra layer of support.
Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST)
MOST stands for Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment. It is a medical provider's order that outlines a plan of care respecting the patient's wishes concerning care at the end of life. MOST is not a legal document. It is a transportable medical order signed by a healthcare provider for individuals with a terminal illness. The goal of the MOST initiative is to inform and empower patients to clearly state their end-of-life care wishes, and to authorize healthcare providers to carry out those wishes.
MOST Form in English MOST Form in Spanish SDAHO: MOST
MOST is only for patients with a terminal illness as defined by SD Law § 34-12D-1.
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South Dakota Senate Bill 118 - Senate Bill 118, to establish certain provisions regarding advance care planning, was signed by the governor on March 27, 2019.
Resources
- South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO)
- National POLST Paradigm
- Hospice