N.J. Stat. § 26:16-7

Current through L. 2024, c. 62.
Section 26:16-7 - Conditions to be considered qualified terminally ill patient

A patient shall not be considered a qualified terminally ill patient until a consulting physician has:

a. examined that patient and the patient's relevant medical records;
b. confirmed, in writing, the attending physician's diagnosis that the patient is terminally ill; and
c. verified that the patient is capable, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision to request medication that, if prescribed, the patient may choose to self-administer pursuant to P.L. 2019, c. 59(C.26:16-1 et al.).

N.J.S. § 26:16-7

Added by L. 2019, c. 59, s. 7, eff. 8/1/2019.