The following shall be documented or filed in the patient's
medical record:
(1) All oral requests by a patient for medication to end his
or her life in a humane and dignified manner;
(2) All written requests by a patient for medication to end
his or her life in a humane and dignified manner;
(3) The attending physician's diagnosis and prognosis, and
determination that the patient is competent, is acting
voluntarily, and has made an informed decision;
(4) The consulting physician's diagnosis and prognosis, and
verification that the patient is competent, is acting
voluntarily, and has made an informed decision;
(5) A report of the outcome and determinations made during
counseling, if performed;
(6) The attending physician's offer to the patient to
rescind his or her request at the time of the patient's second
oral request under RCW 70.245.090; and
(7) A note by the attending physician indicating that all
requirements under this chapter have been met and indicating the
steps taken to carry out the request, including a notation of the
medication prescribed.
[2009 c 1 § 12 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]