Incidence of Unconfirmed Code Status Documentation in Surgical Patients with Preoperative Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST)
Use of unconfirmed code status orders was nearly universal in this surgical population, indicating that even patients with preexisting documented preferences are at risk of code status ambiguity in the EHR. To ensure goal-concordant care, interventions must target early code status confirmation for this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Mariah K. Tanious (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2248-0116)
- A H Wang
- Jocelyn Streid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5659-1258)
- Angela M. Bader
Institutions
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
- Medical University of South Carolina (US)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- Center for Practical Bioethics (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/sla.0000000000007006
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00