Section 70.245.060. Counseling referral.  


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  • If, in the opinion of the attending physician or the consulting physician, a patient may be suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder or depression causing impaired judgment, either physician 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.
    [2009 c 1 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]
2009 c 1 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).