2018 Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
70.245 The Washington death with dignity act.
70.245.120 Medical record documentation requirements.
RCW 70.245.120 Medical record documentation requirements.
The following shall be documented or filed in the patient's medical record:
(1) All oral requests by a patient for medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner;
(2) All written requests by a patient for medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner;
(3) The attending physician's diagnosis and prognosis, and determination that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision;
(4) The consulting physician's diagnosis and prognosis, and verification that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision;
(5) A report of the outcome and determinations made during counseling, if performed;
(6) The attending physician's offer to the patient to rescind his or her request at the time of the patient's second oral request under RCW 70.245.090; and
(7) A note by the attending physician indicating that all requirements under this chapter have been met and indicating the steps taken to carry out the request, including a notation of the medication prescribed.
[2009 c 1 ยง 12 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]
