N.Y. Public Health Law § 2899-h: Consulting physician responsibilities

§ 2899-h. Consulting physician responsibilities. Before a patient who

is requesting medication may receive a prescription for medication under

this article, a consulting physician must:

1. examine the patient and such patient's relevant medical records;

2. confirm, in writing, to the attending physician and the patient,

whether: (a) the patient has a terminal illness or condition; (b) the

patient is making an informed decision; (c) the patient has

decision-making capacity; and (d) the patient is acting voluntarily, of

the patient's own volition and without coercion.