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Chapter 18.50 RCW

MIDWIFERY

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 18.50.005Definitions.
HTMLPDF 18.50.010Practicing midwifery defined—Gratuitous services—Duty to consult with physician.
HTMLPDF 18.50.020License required.
HTMLPDF 18.50.030Exemptions—Practice of religion—Treatment by prayer.
HTMLPDF 18.50.032Exemptions—Registered nurses and nurse midwives.
HTMLPDF 18.50.034Exemptions—Persons enrolled in midwifery programs.
HTMLPDF 18.50.040Candidates for examination—Application—Eligibility—Student midwife permits—License extensions.
HTMLPDF 18.50.045Midwifery education programs—Accreditation.
HTMLPDF 18.50.050Compliance with secretary's determination.
HTMLPDF 18.50.060Examinations—Times and places—Subjects—Issuance of license.
HTMLPDF 18.50.065Credentialing by endorsement.
HTMLPDF 18.50.102License renewal.
HTMLPDF 18.50.105Inform patient of qualifications of midwife—Form.
HTMLPDF 18.50.108Written plan for consultation, emergency transfer, and transport.
HTMLPDF 18.50.115Administration of drugs and medications—Rules.
HTMLPDF 18.50.126Application of uniform disciplinary act.
HTMLPDF 18.50.130"Certificate" and "license" synonymous.
HTMLPDF 18.50.135Rules.
HTMLPDF 18.50.140Midwifery advisory committee—Generally.
HTMLPDF 18.50.150Midwifery advisory committee—Advice and recommendations.
HTMLPDF 18.50.160Delegation to nurse.
HTMLPDF 18.50.170Down syndrome—Parent information.
HTMLPDF 18.50.900Repeal and saving.

Notes:

Abortion: Chapter 9.02 RCW.
Actions for injuries resulting from health care: Chapter 7.70 RCW.
Crimes relating to pregnancy and childbirth: RCW 9A.32.060.
Health professions account—Fees credited—Requirements for biennial budget request—Unappropriated funds: RCW 43.70.320.
Registration of live birth: Chapter 70.58A RCW.
Secretary of health or designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards: RCW 43.70.300.