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2018 Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
70.245 The Washington death with dignity act.
70.245.060 Counseling referral.
Universal Citation: WA Rev Code § 70.245.060 (2018)
RCW 70.245.060 Counseling referral.
If, in the opinion of the attending physician or the consulting physician, a patient may be suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder or depression causing impaired judgment, either physician shall refer the patient for counseling. Medication to end a patient's life in a humane and dignified manner shall not be prescribed until the person performing the counseling determines that the patient is not suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder or depression causing impaired judgment.
[2009 c 1 ยง 6 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]
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