Colorado Revised Statutes Title 25. Health § 25-48-106. Attending provider responsibilities

(a) Make the initial determination of whether an individual requesting medical aid-in-dying medication has a terminal illness, has a prognosis of six months or less, is mentally capable, is making an informed decision, and has made the request voluntarily;

(b) Request that the individual demonstrate Colorado residency by providing documentation as described in section 25-48-102(14);

(c) Provide care that conforms to established medical standards and accepted medical guidelines;

(d) Refer the individual to a consulting provider for medical confirmation of the diagnosis and prognosis and for a determination of whether the individual is mentally capable, making an informed decision, and acting voluntarily;

(e) Provide full, individual-centered disclosures to ensure that the individual is making an informed decision by discussing with the individual:

(f) Refer the individual to a licensed mental health professional pursuant to section 25-48-108 if the attending provider observes signs that the individual may not be capable of making an informed decision;

(g) Confirm that the individual's request does not arise from coercion or undue influence by another person by discussing with the individual, outside the presence of other persons, whether the individual is feeling coerced or unduly influenced by another person;

(h) Educate the individual about the importance of:

(i) Inform the individual that the individual may rescind the request for medical aid-in-dying medication at any time pursuant to this article 48;

(j) Verify, immediately prior to writing the prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication, that the individual is making an informed decision;

(k) Ensure that all appropriate steps are carried out in accordance with this article before writing a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication; and

(l) Either: