ABSTRACT
Secondly, he has to consult a second physician. The latter is a specialist in the disease concerned or a psychiatrist. The physician consulted assesses the medical record, examines the patient and has to persuade himself of the persistent and unbearable physical or psychological suffering which cannot be alleviated. He also has to verify the voluntary, well considered and repeated nature of the request. He draws up a report of his findings. The consulted physician has to be independent vis à vis both the attending physician and the first physician consulted. The attending physician informs the patient of the results of this consultation.8
