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PDFRCW 71.05.660

Treatment records—Privileged communications unaffected.

Nothing in this chapter or chapter 70.02 or 71.34 RCW shall be construed to interfere with communications between physicians, physician assistants, psychiatric *advanced registered nurse practitioners, or psychologists and patients and attorneys and clients.
[ 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 420; 2016 c 155 s 9; 2013 c 200 s 21; 2009 c 217 s 9; 2005 c 504 s 114; 1989 c 205 s 16.]

NOTES:

Reviser's note: *(1) The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.
(2) This section was amended by 2016 c 155 s 9 and by 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 420, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective dates—2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.
Short title—Right of action—2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
Effective date—2013 c 200: See note following RCW 70.02.010.
Findings—Intent—Severability—Application—Construction—Captions, part headings, subheadings not law—Adoption of rules—Effective dates—2005 c 504: See notes following RCW 71.05.027.
Alphabetization—Correction of references—2005 c 504: See note following RCW 71.05.020.
Contingent effective date—1989 c 205 ss 11-19: See note following RCW 71.05.620.