* § 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. 1. examine the patient and such patient's relevant medical records;
2. 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