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in arranging notification of or contact with the patient's next
of kin;

 
(g)__Inform the patient of the opportunity to revoke the
request for a prescription for medication under this Act at any
time and in any manner and offer the patient an opportunity to
revoke the request at the end of the 15-day waiting period
pursuant to section 5-912;

 
(h)__Verify, immediately before writing the prescription for
medication under this Act, that the patient is making an informed
decision;

 
(i)__Fulfill the medical record documentation requirements of
section 5-913; and

 
(j)__Ensure that all appropriate steps are carried out in
accordance with this Act before writing a prescription for
medication to enable a qualified patient to end that patient's
life in a humane and dignified manner.

 
§5-905.__Consulting physician confirmation

 
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.

 
§5-906.__Palliative care specialist's responsibilities

 
The palliative care specialist shall determine whether high-
quality palliative care has been made available to the patient.__
The palliative care specialist shall further make all appropriate
recommendations and referrals necessary to overcome any
deficiencies in the current level of palliative care provided to
the patient.__Nothing in this section may be construed to limit
or restrict in any way a capable patient's right to refuse
palliative care or any other type of medical care.

 
§5-907.__Counseling referral

 
The attending physician and the consulting physician shall
refer the patient for counseling.__The counselor shall determine


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