(i)__"Informed decision" means a decision that is made by a qualified patient to request and obtain a prescription to end that patient's life in a humane and dignified manner and that is based on the patient's appreciation of the relevant facts after being fully informed by the attending physician of:

(1)__The patient's medical diagnosis;

(2)__The patient's prognosis;

(3)__The potential risks associated with taking the medication that is prescribed;

(4)__The probable results of taking the prescribed medication; and

(5)__The feasible alternatives, including, but not limited to, comfort care, hospice care and pain control.

(j)__"Medically confirmed" means that the medical opinion of the attending physician is confirmed by a consulting physician who has examined the patient and the patient's relevant medical records.

(k)__"Next of kin" includes a family member or an adult who has exhibited special concern for the patient and who is familiar with the patient's personal values.

(l)__"Palliative care specialist" means a person who is recognized to have expertise in palliative care.__A palliative care specialist may be, but is not limited to, a hospice worker, nurse, nurse practitioner or physician.

(m)__"Patient" means a person who is under the care of a physician.

(n)__"Personally communicated request" means a request that the patient makes directly in a face-to-face meeting with the attending physician.__A "personally communicated request" may be made orally, by sign language or by some other method of communication, including a method using an interpreter, that clearly and unambiguously communicates the patient's intentions.

(o)__"Physician" means a doctor of medicine or osteopathy licensed to practice medicine by the Board of Licensure in Medicine or the Board of Osteopathic Licensure.