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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 26:16-7

Conditions to be considered qualified terminally ill patient

Known as the Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act

The act spans §§ 26:16-1 to 26:16-9 (20 sections).

L.2019, c.59, s.7.

7. A patient shall not be considered a qualified terminally ill patient until a consulting physician has:

a. examined that patient and the patient's relevant medical records;

b. confirmed, in writing, the attending physician's diagnosis that the patient is terminally ill; and

c. verified that the patient is capable, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision to request medication that, if prescribed, the patient may choose to self-administer pursuant to P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-1 et al.).

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