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2018 Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
70.97 Enhanced services facilities.
70.97.050 Right to refuse antipsychotic medication.
Universal Citation: WA Rev Code § 70.97.050 (2018)
RCW 70.97.050 Right to refuse antipsychotic medication.
A person who is gravely disabled or presents a likelihood of serious harm as a result of a mental or chemical dependency disorder or co-occurring mental and chemical dependency disorders has a right to refuse antipsychotic medication. Antipsychotic medication may be administered over the person's objections only pursuant to RCW 71.05.215 or 71.05.217.
[ 2005 c 504 § 407.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Severability—Application—Construction—Captions, part headings, subheadings not law—Adoption of rules—Effective dates—2005 c 504: See notes following RCW 71.05.027.
Alphabetization—Correction of references—2005 c 504: See note following RCW 71.05.020.
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