C.R.S. Section 25-48-107
Consulting physician responsibilities


Before an individual who is requesting medical aid-in-dying medication may receive a prescription for the medical aid-in-dying medication, a consulting physician must:

(1)

Examine the individual and his or her relevant medical records;

(2)

Confirm, in writing, to the attending physician:

(a)

That the individual has a terminal illness;

(b)

The individual has a prognosis of six months or less;

(c)

That the individual is making an informed decision; and

(d)

That the individual is mentally capable, or provide documentation that the consulting physician has referred the individual for further evaluation in accordance with section 25-48-108.

Source: Section 25-48-107 — Consulting physician responsibilities, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-25.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

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