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Chapter 70.245 RCW

THE WASHINGTON DEATH WITH DIGNITY ACT

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HTMLPDF 70.245.010Definitions.
HTMLPDF 70.245.020Written request for medication.
HTMLPDF 70.245.030Form of the written request.
HTMLPDF 70.245.040Attending qualified medical provider responsibilities.
HTMLPDF 70.245.050Consulting qualified medical provider confirmation.
HTMLPDF 70.245.060Counseling referral.
HTMLPDF 70.245.070Informed decision.
HTMLPDF 70.245.080Notification of next of kin.
HTMLPDF 70.245.090Written and oral requests.
HTMLPDF 70.245.100Right to rescind request.
HTMLPDF 70.245.110Waiting period.
HTMLPDF 70.245.120Medical record documentation requirements.
HTMLPDF 70.245.130Residency requirement.
HTMLPDF 70.245.140Disposal of unused medications.
HTMLPDF 70.245.150Reporting of information to the department of health—Adoption of rules—Information collected not a public record—Annual statistical report.
HTMLPDF 70.245.160Effect on construction of wills, contracts, and statutes.
HTMLPDF 70.245.170Insurance or annuity policies.
HTMLPDF 70.245.180Authority of chapter—References to practices under this chapter—Applicable standard of care.
HTMLPDF 70.245.190Immunities—Basis for prohibiting health care provider from participation—Notification—Permissible sanctions.
HTMLPDF 70.245.200Willful alteration/forgery—Coercion or undue influence—Penalties—Civil damages—Other penalties not precluded.
HTMLPDF 70.245.210Claims by governmental entity for costs incurred.
HTMLPDF 70.245.220Form of the request.
HTMLPDF 70.245.230Selection of qualified medical provider.
HTMLPDF 70.245.901Short title—2009 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1000).
HTMLPDF 70.245.903Effective dates—2009 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1000).