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RCW 70.245.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Adult" means an individual who is 18 years of age or older. (2) "Attending qualified medical provider" means the qualified medical provider who has primary responsibi…
RCW 70.245.020 Written request for medication.
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(1) An adult patient who is competent, is a resident of Washington state, and has been determined by the attending qualified medical provider to be suffering from a terminal disease, and who has voluntarily expressed his or her wish to die, may make a written request for medicati…
RCW 70.245.030 Form of the written request.
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(1) A valid request for medication under this chapter shall be in substantially the form described in RCW 70.245.220, signed and dated by the patient and witnessed by at least two individuals who, in the presence of the patient, attest that to the best of their knowledge and beli…
RCW 70.245.040 Attending qualified medical provider responsibilities.
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(1) The attending qualified medical provider shall: (a) Make the determination of whether a patient has a terminal disease, is competent, and has made the request voluntarily; (b) Request that the patient demonstrate Washington state residency under RCW 70.245.130; (c) To ensure …