Revised Code of Washington
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Chapter 70.122 RCW
NATURAL DEATH ACT
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70.122.010Legislative findings.
70.122.020Definitions.
70.122.030Directive to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment.
70.122.040Revocation of directive.
70.122.051Liability of health care provider.
70.122.060Procedures by physicianHealth care facility or personnel may refuse to participate.
70.122.070Effects of carrying out directiveInsurance.
70.122.080Effects of carrying out directive on cause of death.
70.122.090Criminal conductPenalties.
70.122.100Mercy killing, lethal injection, or active euthanasia not authorized.
70.122.110Discharge so that patient may die at home.
70.122.120Directive's validity assumed.
70.122.130Health care declarations registryRulesReport.
70.122.900Short title1979 c 112.
70.122.910Construction.
70.122.915Application1992 c 98.
70.122.925ConstructionChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships2009 c 521.
NOTES:
Futile treatment and emergency medical personnel: RCW 43.70.480.