Code Status and MOST Status

Question 1

DNR M1 (DNAR option 1)

Answer 1

Goal: Allow natural death with supportive care, symptom management and the provision of comfort. Transfer to higher level of care if patient’s comfort needs are not met in current location.

Question 2

DNR M2 (DNAR option 2)

Answer 2

Goal: treat readily reversible medical problems and sustain life if possible within the capacity of the current location of care.

Question 3

DNR M3 (DNAR option 3)

Answer 3

Goal: Sustain life and reverse medical problems. Transfer to acute care for investigations and treatment, including surgery as required. This does NOT include critical care interventions.

Question 4

DNR C1 (DNAR option 4)

Answer 4

Goal: Reverse medical problems or sustain life, with transfer to acute care AND assessment for critical care interventions WITHOUT intubation. Non-invasive ventilation may be offered.

Question 5

DNR C2 (DNAR option 5)

Answer 5

Goal: Reverse medical problems or sustain life, with transfer to acute care AND assessment for critical care interventions INCLUDING intubation.

Question 6

CPR C2

Answer 6

CPR efforts, including chest compression, defibrillation and intubation for patients with a witnessed cardiac arrest