70.245.050 - Consulting physician confirmation. - Washington Statutes

Consulting physician confirmation.

Before a patient is qualified under this chapter, a consulting physician shall examine the patient and his or her relevant medical records and confirm, in writing, the attending physician's diagnosis that the patient is suffering from a terminal disease, and verify that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision.

[2009 c 1 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]