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.
*Reviser's note: The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.