| A patient is qualified under this Act if a consulting |
| physician examines the patient and the patient's relevant medical |
| records and confirms, in writing, the attending physician's |
| diagnosis that the patient is suffering from a terminal disease |
| and verifies that the patient is capable, is acting voluntarily |
| and has made an informed decision.__The consulting physician |
| shall inquire whether the patient wishes to notify the next of |
| kin if the patient has not already done so.__If requested by the |
| patient, the consulting physician shall provide assistance in |
| arranging notification of or contact with the patient's next of |
| kin. |