Colorado § 25-48-107 Consulting provider responsibilities

Colorado Statutes

§ 25-48-107 — Consulting provider responsibilities

Colorado·Title 25 Public·Art. End-of-life Options

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

(a)Examine the individual and the individual's relevant medical records; and

(b)Confirm, in writing, to the attending provider that the individual:

(I)Has a terminal illness;

(II)Has a prognosis of six months or less;

(III)Is making an informed decision;

(IV)Is mentally capable, or provide documentation that the consulting provider has referred the individual for further evaluation in accordance with section 25-48-108; and

(V)Has requested a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication.

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

(a) Examine the individual and the individual's relevant medical records; and

(b) Confirm, in writing, to the attending provider that the individual:

(I) Has a terminal illness;

(II) Has a prognosis of six months or less;

(III) Is making an informed decision;

(IV) Is mentally capable, or provide documentation that the consulting
provider has referred the individual for further evaluation in accordance with
section 25-48-108; and

(V) Has requested a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication.

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Legislative History

Source: Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2807, � 1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016. L. 2024: Entire section amended, (SB 24-068), ch. 406, p. 2793, � 6, effective August 7.