Consulting provider responsibilities

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-48-107, under End-of-life Options.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-48-107

(1) Before an individual who is requesting medical aid-in-dying medication may receive a prescription for the medical aid-in-dying medication, a consulting provider must:

(a) Examine the individual and the individual's relevant medical records; and

(b) Confirm, in writing, to the attending provider that the individual:

(I) Has a terminal illness;

(II) Has a prognosis of six months or less;

(III) Is making an informed decision;

(IV) Is mentally capable, or provide documentation that the consulting provider has referred the individual for further evaluation in accordance with section 25-48-108; and

(V) Has requested a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication.

Source: Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2807, § 1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016. L. 2024: Entire section amended, (SB 24-068), ch. 406, p. 2793, § 6, effective August 7.