§5-912.__Waiting period

No fewer than 15 days may elapse between the patient's initial personally communicated request and the writing of a prescription under this Act.__No fewer than 48 hours may elapse between the patient's written request and the writing of a prescription under this Act.

§5-913.__Medical record filing requirements

The following information must be filed or noted on a chart in the patient's medical record:

(a)__All personally communicated requests by a patient for medication to end the patient's life in a humane and dignified manner;

(b)__All written requests by a patient for medication to end the patient's life in a humane and dignified manner;

(c)__The attending physician's diagnosis and prognosis and that physician's determination that the patient is capable, is acting voluntarily and is making an informed decision;

(d)__The consulting physician's diagnosis and prognosis and that physician's determination that the patient is capable, is acting voluntarily and is making an informed decision;

(e)__A report of the determinations made during counseling;

(f)__The attending physician's offer to the patient to revoke the request at the time of the patient's 2nd personally communicated request pursuant to section 5-910; and

(g)__A note by the attending physician stating that requirements under this Act have been met and indicating the steps taken to carry out the request and the medication prescribed.

§5-914.__Residency requirement

Only persons who have been residents of this State for at least 6 months immediately preceding the request may make and be granted requests under this Act.