Abstract
Background: Advance care planning allows communication of end-of-life goals. The Kentucky medical orders for scope of treatment (MOST) form became a legal medical order in 2015. The Kentucky MOST Coalition formed in 2017 to implement MOST. Objectives: In 2019, Kentucky MOST Coalition members developed a survey to determine emergency medical services (EMS) providers' understanding and barriers to utilization of MOST. Design: The Kentucky Board of EMS e-mailed the survey to its members. The survey was voluntarily completed by EMS providers. The data were analyzed by Kentucky MOST Coalition. Results: A majority of participants had never (72%) encountered a MOST form. In addition, 69% said they had never received MOST training. However, 60% knew that "the MOST form is a physician order and shall be followed in all settings." Conclusions: The majority of the EMS providers knew basic information about MOST. However, accessibility and education were barriers to utilization of MOST. EMS providers need continuing education. Education surrounding MOST can help to ensure a person-centered approach.
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