Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:
(1) "Advanced registered nurse practitioner" means an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter
18.79 RCW.
(2) "Department" means the department of health.
(3) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
(4) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter.
(5) "Naturopath" means a naturopath licensed under chapter
18.36A RCW.
(6) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter
18.57 or
18.71 RCW.
(7) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under chapter
18.71A RCW.