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2018 Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
70.245 The Washington death with dignity act.
70.245.050 Consulting physician confirmation.
Universal Citation: WA Rev Code § 70.245.050 (2018)
RCW 70.245.050 Consulting physician confirmation.
Before a patient is qualified under this chapter, a consulting physician shall examine the patient and his or her relevant medical records and confirm, in writing, the attending physician's diagnosis that the patient is suffering from a terminal disease, and verify that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision.
[2009 c 1 ยง 5 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]
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