(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date ) Sec. 40. Consulting physician responsibilities. A consulting physician shall: (1) conduct an evaluation of the patient and review the patient's relevant medical records, including the evaluation pursuant to Section 45, if such evaluation was necessary; (2) confirm in writing to the attending physician that the patient: (A) has requested a prescription for aid-in-dying medication; (B) has a documented terminal disease; (C) has mental capacity or has provided documentation that the consulting health care professional has referred the individual for further evaluation in accordance with Section 45; and (D) is acting voluntarily, free from coercion or undue influence. the patient's relevant medical records, including the evaluation pursuant to Section 45, if such evaluation was necessary; that the patient: medication; documentation that the consulting health care professional has referred the individual for further evaluation in accordance with Section 45; and undue influence.
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