16 Del. C. § 2509C: Responsibilities of the consulting physician or consulting APRN [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 19, § 3].
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 16. Health and Safety
- Regulatory Provisions Concerning Public Health
- CHAPTER 25C. End of Life Options [For application of this chapter, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 19, § 3]
Before an individual may receive a prescription for medication to end life in a humane and dignified manner a consulting physician or consulting APRN must do all of the following:
(1) Evaluate the individual and the individual’s relevant medical records.
(2) Confirm, in writing, to the attending physician or attending APRN that the individual meets all of the following:
a. Has a terminal illness.
b. Has decision-making capacity or provide documentation that the consulting physician or consulting APRN has referred the individual for further evaluation under § 2510C of this title.
c. Is making an informed decision.
d. Is acting voluntarily.
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