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70.245.050  <<  70.245.060 >>   70.245.070

Counseling referral.

If, in the opinion of either the attending qualified medical provider or the consulting qualified medical provider, a patient may be suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder or depression causing impaired judgment, the qualified medical provider shall refer the patient for counseling. Medication to end a patient's life in a humane and dignified manner shall not be prescribed until the person performing the counseling determines that the patient is not suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder or depression causing impaired judgment.
[ 2023 c 38 § 7; 2009 c 1 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]
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