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Del. Code tit. 16, § 2509C

Responsibilities of the consulting physician or consulting APRN [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 19, § 3]

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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.

Official source: Delaware Code Online. Reproduced from public-domain Delaware statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.