RCW 70.54.150: Physicians not subject to disciplinary action for prescribing or administering laetrile

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70.54.140 << 70.54.150 >> 70.54.160

PDFRCW 70.54.150

Physicians not subject to disciplinary action for prescribing or administering laetrile—Conditions.

No physician may be subject to disciplinary action by any entity of either the state of Washington or a professional association for prescribing or administering amygdalin (Laetrile) to a patient under his/her care who has requested the substance after having been given sufficient information in writing to make an informed decision.

It is not the intent of this section to shield a physician from acts or omissions which otherwise would constitute unprofessional conduct.

[ 1986 c 259 § 150; 1977 ex.s. c 122 § 3.]

NOTES:

Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.