INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT
Title: Final Order On Petition To Include Manic or Chronic Depression as Debilitating Conditions under RCW 69.51A.
Issuing Entity: Medical Quality Assurance Commission.
Subject Matter: On October 4, 2000, the Medical Quality Assurance Commission held a hearing to consider a petition to include manic or chronic depression as terminal or debilitating medical conditions under chapter 69.51A RCW. On November 22, 2000, the commission issued an order that determined that manic depression (bipolar disorder) and chronic depression do not constitute "terminal or debilitating medical condition(s)" within the meaning of RCW 69.51A.010(4).
Copies of the transcripts of the proceedings and the orders are available.
Effective Date: November 22, 2000.
Contact Person: Maryella Jansen, Program Manager, Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Commission, 1300 S.E. Quince Street, P.O. Box 47866, Olympia, WA 98504-7866, (360) 236-4792.