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Cal. Health & Safety Code § 443.6

End of Life Option Act

Known as the End of Life Option Act

The act spans §§ 443–443 (23 sections).

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case People ex rel. Becerra v. Superior Court of Riverside Cnty. (2018)

Most recently applied in People ex rel. Becerra v. Superior Court of Riverside Cnty. (November 2018)

Added by Stats. 2015, 2nd Ex

Before a qualified individual obtains an aid-in-dying drug from the attending physician, the consulting physician shall perform all of the following:

(a) Examine the individual and his or her relevant medical records.

(b) Confirm in writing the attending physician’s diagnosis and prognosis.

(c) Determine that the individual has the capacity to make medical decisions, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision.

(d) If there are indications of a mental disorder, refer the individual for a mental health specialist assessment.

(e) Fulfill the record documentation required under this part.

(f) Submit the compliance form to the attending physician.

Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.