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2018 Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
70.245 The Washington death with dignity act.
70.245.070 Informed decision.
Universal Citation: WA Rev Code § 70.245.070 (2018)
RCW 70.245.070 Informed decision.
A person shall not receive a prescription for medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner unless he or she has made an informed decision. Immediately before writing a prescription for medication under this chapter, the attending physician shall verify that the qualified patient is making an informed decision.
[2009 c 1 ยง 7 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]
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