2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 74 - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
74.34 Abuse of vulnerable adults.
74.34.205 Abandonment, abuse, or neglect -- Exceptions.
RCW 74.34.205 Abandonment, abuse, or neglect — Exceptions.
(1) Any vulnerable adult who relies upon and is being provided spiritual treatment in lieu of medical treatment in accordance with the tenets and practices of a well-recognized religious denomination may not for that reason alone be considered abandoned, abused, or neglected.
(2) Any vulnerable adult may not be considered abandoned, abused, or neglected under this chapter by any health care provider, facility, facility employee, agency, agency employee, or individual provider who participates in good faith in the withholding or withdrawing of life-sustaining treatment from a vulnerable adult under chapter 70.122 RCW, or who acts in accordance with chapter 7.70 RCW or other state laws to withhold or withdraw treatment, goods, or services.
[1999 c 176 § 16.]
Notes:
| Findings -- Purpose -- Severability -- Conflict with federal requirements -- 1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.
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