Legislation
SECTION 2899-H
Consulting physician responsibilities
Public Health (PBH) CHAPTER 45, ARTICLE 28-F
* § 2899-h. Consulting physician responsibilities. Before a patient
who is requesting medication may receive a prescription for medication
under this article, a consulting physician must:
1. examine the patient and such patient's relevant medical records;
2. confirm, in writing, to the attending physician and the patient,
whether: (a) the patient has a terminal illness or condition; (b) the
patient is making an informed decision; (c) the patient has
decision-making capacity; and (d) the patient is acting voluntarily, of
the patient's own volition and without coercion.
* NB Effective August 5, 2026
who is requesting medication may receive a prescription for medication
under this article, a consulting physician must:
1. examine the patient and such patient's relevant medical records;
2. confirm, in writing, to the attending physician and the patient,
whether: (a) the patient has a terminal illness or condition; (b) the
patient is making an informed decision; (c) the patient has
decision-making capacity; and (d) the patient is acting voluntarily, of
the patient's own volition and without coercion.
* NB Effective August 5, 2026