| 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. |