D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-D399
When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:
Act-the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, effective February 18, 2017 (D.C. Law 21-182; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-661.01et seq.), applicable as of June 6, 2017.
Agent-a person chosen by a qualified patient to receive covered medication on the patient's behalf, to safely dispose of unused covered medication on the patient's behalf, or both.
Attending physician-the physician selected by, or assigned to, the patient who has primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient.
Capable-having the mental capacity to make and communicate health care decisions to a health care provider.
Consulting physician-a physician who is qualified by specialty or experience to make a professional diagnosis and prognosis regarding the patient's disease and who is willing to participate in the provision of covered medication to a qualified patient in accordance with the Act.
Covered medication-a drug, which when prescribed for a person with a terminal illness, is intended to result in humane and peaceful death. This term includes: Secobarbital, Pentobarbital, Phenobarbital, chloral hydrate, and morphine sulfate.
Day-Calendar day.
Department-Department of Health.
Director-Director of the Department of Health.
Health care professional-a physician who is a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), a doctor of allopathic medicine (MD), or a pharmacist (PharmD).
Health care provider-a person, partnership, corporation, facility, or institution that is licensed, certified, or authorized under District law to administer health care or dispense medication in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.
Oral request-means:
Program-the process authorized by the Act by which a qualified patient may request covered medication from a physician and self-administer covered medication to achieve humane and peaceful death.
Record-a certificate, report, or form submitted to the Director for the Program.
Registrar-the person appointed by the Director to administer the system of vital records for the District.
Terminal disease-an incurable and irreversible disease that has been medically confirmed and is expected, within reasonable medical judgment, to result in death within six (6) months.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-D399