Revised Code of Washington
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Chapter 70.245 RCW
THE WASHINGTON DEATH WITH DIGNITY ACT
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70.245.010Definitions.
70.245.020Written request for medication.
70.245.030Form of the written request.
70.245.040Attending qualified medical provider responsibilities.
70.245.050Consulting qualified medical provider confirmation.
70.245.060Counseling referral.
70.245.070Informed decision.
70.245.080Notification of next of kin.
70.245.090Written and oral requests.
70.245.100Right to rescind request.
70.245.110Waiting period.
70.245.120Medical record documentation requirements.
70.245.130Residency requirement.
70.245.140Disposal of unused medications.
70.245.150Reporting of information to the department of healthAdoption of rulesInformation collected not a public recordAnnual statistical report.
70.245.160Effect on construction of wills, contracts, and statutes.
70.245.170Insurance or annuity policies.
70.245.180Authority of chapterReferences to practices under this chapterApplicable standard of care.
70.245.190ImmunitiesBasis for prohibiting health care provider from participationNotificationPermissible sanctions.
70.245.200Willful alteration/forgeryCoercion or undue influencePenaltiesCivil damagesOther penalties not precluded.
70.245.210Claims by governmental entity for costs incurred.
70.245.220Form of the request.
70.245.230Selection of qualified medical provider.
70.245.901Short title2009 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1000).
70.245.903Effective dates2009 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1000).