Rules

D.C. Code § 7-661.14, under Physician Assisted Death..

D.C. Code § 7-661.14

(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to: (1) Develop the form to collect the medical record information required by § 7-661.06; (2) Facilitate the collection of the medical record information required by § 7-661.06; and (3) Provide for the return of and safe disposal of unused covered medications. (b) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter, including rules to: (1) Specify the recommended methods by which a qualified patient, who so desires, may notify first responders of his or her intent to ingest a covered medication; and (2) Establish training opportunities for the medical community to learn about the use of covered medications by qualified patients seeking to die in a humane and peaceful manner, including best practices for prescribing the covered medication.