District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 7-661.03. Responsibilities of the attending physician.

(1) Determine that the patient:

(2) Inform the patient of:

(3) Refer the patient to a consulting physician;

(4) Refer the patient to counseling if appropriate, pursuant to § 7-661.04;

(5) Inform the patient of the availability of supportive counseling to address the range of possible psychological and emotional stress involved with the end stages of life;

(6) Recommend that the patient notify next of kin, friends, and spiritual advisor, if applicable, of his or her decision to request a covered medication;

(7) Counsel the patient about the importance of having another person present when the patient takes a covered medication and of not taking a covered medication in a public place;

(8) Inform the patient that he or she has an opportunity to rescind a request for a covered medication at any time and in any manner;

(9) Verify, immediately before writing the prescription for a covered medication, that the patient is making an informed decision; and

(10) Fulfill the medical record documentation requirements of § 7-661.06.

(1) Examine the patient and his or her relevant medical records to confirm, in writing, the attending physician's diagnosis that the patient is suffering from a terminal disease;

(2) Verify, in writing, to the attending physician that the patient:

(3) Refer the patient to counseling if appropriate, pursuant to § 7-661.04.